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Mississippi River, West Newton Public Water Access Site vs Mississippi River, Halfmoon Landing Public Water Access Site
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Wabasha County, Minnesota.
These ramps are about 1.6 miles apart.
Mississippi River, West Newton Public Water Access Site
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Mississippi River, Halfmoon Landing Public Water Access Site
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Type
Trailer Launch
Trailer Launch
Hours
24/7
24/7
Fees
Free
Free
Launch Lanes
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Water Type
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Water Body
West Newton Chute
U.S. Lock & Dam #5 Pool
Trailer Parking
20 spaces
12 spaces
Restrooms
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Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Mississippi River, West Newton Public Water Access Site and Mississippi River, Halfmoon Landing Public Water Access Site provide public access in Wabasha 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.