Pool 4 Adventures
Pontoon & Fishing Boat Rentals
Public Docks
Near National Eagle Center
Boating & Sightseeing
Cruise by land or water and discover why Wabasha is named the Official Bald Eagle Capital of America! The scenic overlooks of the Great River Road on both sides of the river offer unobstructed views all along the river valley. The river below is always teaming with activity from wildlife and people alike. Grab the family for a fun day relaxing on one of our island chains or take it up a notch for epic water adventures on Lake Pepin! Hungry after a day on the river? Dock your boat at the Wabasha City Dock Located in front of the National Eagle Center to enjoy a Wabasha restaurant. Other places to eat on the water, Slippery’s & The Pioneer Club.
Canoeing / Kayaking
Connect with the Mississippi on a kayak or canoeing adventure. Join Broken Paddle Guiding for daily guided tours, rentals, and kayak lessons in the scenic waters of the Mississippi River’s tributaries, bluff lands, and old-growth floodplain forests. Or, grab the family and launch at one of our public canoe landings for a fun day on the water.
Broken Paddle Guiding Co
Kayak, Canoe & Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Coffee Mill Golf Course
The Bluffs
Golfing
Don’t miss the chance to play a round on the beautiful 18-hole course at the Coffee Mill Golf Course perched high atop Coffee Mill Bluff with stunning vistas of the Mississippi and Chippewa River valleys. Or head to Kellogg and play a round of mini-golf at LARK Toys, complete with fun challenges and two working waterfalls!
Skiing / Snowshoeing
Coffee Mill Ski & Snowboarding is Wabahsa’s premier winter resort with 28 acres of trails. This hidden gem offers runs for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. And, yes, we really do bring the challenge with the longest vertical drop south of Duluth. If you’d rather enjoy the snow at your own pace, our snowshoe and cross-country ski trails are perfect for you. Follow along one of our mapped paths or create your own with access to hundreds of acres of public land.
Coffee Mill Ski Area
Skiing, Snowboarding & Terrain Park
ATV & UTV Trails
Snowmobiling Trails
ATV / UTV / Snowmobiling
Southern Minnesota boasts hundreds of miles of off-road trails, and Wabasha County is in the heart of it all! Our state trails and recreation areas give riders access to a full network of fun and challenging adventures. When Winter settles in, many of our ATV/UTV trails transform into epic snowmobiling routes. The Wabasha Area Driftskippers also maintain 89 miles of well-groomed trails. All you need is a tank of gas and a sense of adventure to explore our breathtaking landscapes!
Hunting & Fishing
Wabasha is home to some of the best recreational hunting and fishing in the country! Every year, thousands of hunters and fishermen come to Wabasha looking to claim their prize game and catch. And, with miles of public access to land, water and streams, you can spend the day surrounded by the sounds of nature.
From waterfowl hunting on the renowned Mississippi Flyway, to Spring turkeys, to white-tail deer, our waters, bluffs, and woodlands are teaming with sporting opportunities. Take advantage of thousands of acres of state forests and public access points.
Take to the water in a boat, from shore, or wading in a clear fresh spring-fed stream and you’ll find great fishing holes throughout the area, no matter what your target fish is. Hook up the boat or round up the ice fishing gear for year-round water adventures.
- Launch at Wabasha’s premiere Parkside Marina for quick access to Pool 4.
- Use our smaller public launches around Wabasha, Kellogg and Reads Landing with access to the backwaters and Pool 5.
Tundra Swans
Wildlife & Bird Watching
