Minnesota whitewater - Vermilion River, Dakota County

Dakota county, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     0.5 miles
  This stretch of Vermilion River in Dakota County is 0.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III+ section. The put-in location is a short drive from Red Wing, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Dakota County and the water flowing gracefully down Vermilion River make the trip here worthwhile. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep
    in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is the only paddling stretch along Vermilion River. This is a very short stretch so you'll have to walk
back to the start over and over. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the warm months here at Vermilion River, high temperatures typically reach the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Vermilion River temperatures sink to
 
the 0's.
An average amount of rainfall falls at Vermilion River; June is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.

Vermilion River, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 0.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.7239
Longitude: -92.8518

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.73302
Longitude: -92.8373

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Current weather conditions at Vermilion River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: SAINT PAUL 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Red Wing, Minnesota, the metro area neareast to Vermilion River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Vermilion River.
 Whitewater Near Vermilion River:
Apple River, St.Croix County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Somerset)
 Ski Areas Near Vermilion River:
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 7 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 11 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Buck Hill, Minnesota , 30 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 34 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 36 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 36 miles away, 175 vertical feet
Mount Kato, Minnesota , 87 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 105 miles away, 290 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 107 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 108 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Vermilion River:
Super 8 Motel - Hastings/Mpls/St Paul Area, Hastings , 1 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Hastings, Hastings , 1 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson, Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove , 9 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Cottage Grove/St Paul Area, Cottage Grove , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Woodbury, Minnesota, Woodbury , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Vermilion River:
Hastings Mobile Home Terrace, Hastings, 1 miles away
Greenwood Campground, Hastings, 3 miles away
Lake Byllesby Campground, Hastings, 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Vermilion River:
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, St. Paul - MN , 20 miles away
Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 37 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Vermilion River:
Hidden Golf Course, Hastings , 3 miles away
Bellwood Oaks Public Golf Course, Hastings , 4 miles away
Clifton Highlands Golf Club, Prescott , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Vermilion River

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