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Maps & Directions


Driving Directions to Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rental

Our Canoe / Kayak base is located in the Minnesota Interstate State Park, 307 Milltown Rd Taylors Falls, MN.

Directions from the Twin Cities

Take either 35W or 35E North to US Hwy 8 East – Taylors Falls exit (just past Forest Lake)

Follow US Hwy 8 East approximately 21 miles to MN Interstate Park.

When you start going down the hill on Hwy 8, you will see the river on your right.

Approximately halfway down the hill, turn right into the MN Interstate State Park entrance. You will need a MN State Park Sticker.

Directions from Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rental to the Osceola Landing:

Take Hwy 8 West to Highway 95

Follow Highway 95 South to Highway 243

Follow Highway 243 East to Osceola Landing (right)

The Osceola landing is located at 19381 Osceola Rd, Shafer, MN 55074.

William O’Brien State Park

Directions from the Twin Cities to William O’Brien State Park:

Take either 35W or 35E North to the Highway 97 exit

Follow Hwy 97 East to Highway 95

Take 95 South (right) To William O’Brien State Park Entrance (right)