Continent |
North America |
Country |
Minnesota (USA) |
Next Big City |
Minneapolis |
Next Town |
Brainerd, Garrison |
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy in lighter winds. The swell pitches nicely when it blows. Shallow sandy bottom for quiet a bit.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Miles of shallow sandy beach. Lots of space.
|
Spring:
|
Normal |
|
Summer:
|
Shorts |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
|
Winter:
|
Thick |
Typical Minnesota climate: if you know Minnesota you know the weather at Reddy. Summer is warm and sometimes a little humid. Spring and fall can be chilly, bring your neoprene. Winter: dress warm for some serious snow kiting.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
E, SE, SSE, S |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Wind can be nice and lofty in the summer on southerlies. Fall, spring and winter are awesome here too! Southeast, South and East work. Nice and steady winds.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
From the twin cities (Saint Paul/Minneapolis) take Hwy 169 North to Garrison. The road runs real close to the lake just south of Garrison. You can launch there or follow the bend past Garrison. A small road takes you to a free camping area.
Rules |
None |
Kite at your own risk but please respect the local swimmers, boaters, etc.
Excellent nightlife in Garrison. 10 minutes away in Brainerd.