Mississippi River, Wildcat Park Public Water Access Site and Mississippi River, Pool 8 Public Water Access Site
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Mississippi River, Wildcat Park Public Water Access Site vs Mississippi River, Pool 8 Public Water Access Site

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Houston County, Minnesota.

These ramps are about 4.4 miles apart.

Type
Trailer Launch
Trailer Launch
Hours
24/7
24/7
Fees
Free
Free
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Water Body
U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool
U.S. Lock & Dam #9 Pool
Trailer Parking
15 spaces
15 spaces
Restrooms
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Mississippi River, Wildcat Park Public Water Access Site and Mississippi River, Pool 8 Public Water Access Site provide public access in Houston County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.