Farmington Paddle Launch

Eight-acre launch site with developed river access, life jacket kiosk, and picnic tables. It is also a good place for cyclists to start a ride on the Washington County backroads.

Site Website

Google Map

Site Owner: Metro

Site News

Metro plans to improve the immediate launch area with a series of steps down into the water and a seasonally available floating dock.

Parking

37 paved parking spots

River Access:

River Mile 33.3

500 foot gravel path from the parking lot to the dirt riverbank access. The riverbank is slippery when muddy. Check out the condition of the riverbank before unloading paddlecraft.

Launch Video

Nearest Water Gauge

Upriver:

Rood Bridge Park Launch (River Mile 38.4)
5.1 miles (2.5 hours paddling time)

Downriver:

Eagle Landing Launch (River Mile 29.6)
3.7 miles (2 hours paddling time)

Site Amenities

Parking: Yes

River Access: Easy

Dock/Ramp: No

River Access: Easy

Dock/Ramp: No

Restrooms: Yes

Picnic Area: Yes

Trash Cans: Yes

Playground: No

Bike Rack: Yes

EV Charging Station: No

Ebike Charging Station: No

Dogs Allowed: Yes

Water Trail Map At Site: Yes

Life Jacket Kiosk: Yes

Boat Storage Rack: No

Paddlecraft Rental: N/A

Parking

Water Trail Map

Walkway To River Access

River Access

Life Jacket Kiosk

Picnic Tables