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Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access

Boat ramp · Moorhead, Minnesota

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 330 ft³/s over 125 years).
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 05054000, as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 330 ft³/s over 125 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
77°F
25°C
Streamflow
269 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
14.00 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 330 ft³/s over 125 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RED RIVER OF THE NORTH AT FARGO, ND (0.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access

H: 82° L: 54°
Sunny
Sunny
75°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
45%
Wind
11 mph
UV Index
5.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
65°
3 AM
Clear
61°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
61°
12 PM
Sunny
75°
3 PM
Sunny
79°
6 PM
Sunny
82°
9 PM
Clear
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access?
Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access is a boat ramp in Moorhead, Minnesota.
What is the water temperature at Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access in Moorhead, Minnesota is 77°F (25°C), measured by USGS gauge 05054000, 0.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 77°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access rated?
Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access in Moorhead, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.
What amenities does Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Red River - Midtown Dam Boating Access include camping-nearby, pet-friendly.

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Moorhead, MN 56560

Moorhead, Minnesota 56560

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Camping nearby🐾 Dog-friendly