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Mississippi River Access
Park · Fort Ripley, Minnesota
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 787 ft³/s over 56 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 05247500, as of Aug 21, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 787 ft³/s over 56 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 8:45 PM gauge-local time
- Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 787 ft³/s over 56 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CROW WING RIVER NEAR PILLAGER, MN (8.7 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mississippi River Access?
- Mississippi River Access is a park in Fort Ripley, Minnesota.
- Can you swim at Mississippi River Access?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is Mississippi River Access rated?
- Mississippi River Access in Fort Ripley, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 7 reviews.
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