About This Spot
Mille Lacs / Rum Creek, Minnesota (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Minnesota (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–SE winds throughout the season, Mille Lacs / Rum Creek, Minnesota (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
This site works for any winds with East in them. Nice and clean winds.
When to Go
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.
What to Expect
This spot offers sandy shallows a ways out and nice swells near the river outlet.
Wind & Conditions
NE · SE
Best wind direction
This site works for any winds with East in them. Nice and clean winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
This spot offers sandy shallows a ways out and nice swells near the river outlet.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From the twin cities (Saint Paul/Minneapolis) take Hwy 169 North towards Garrison. The beach is a few miles south of the Casino on 169. If you are coming up from the south it is just before the river. Parking is a bit iffy.
Location
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