52nd Avenue South Fargo boat launch
52nd Avenue South Fargo
According to the latest information available, the boat ramp at 52nd Avenue South Fargo is wide enough to accommodate two vehicles at a time. It is also equipped with a dock for loading and unloading of boats. The water body it services is the Red River of the North, which runs through North Dakota and Minnesota.
As for the type of craft permitted on the water, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department states that motorized watercraft are allowed on the Red River of the North. This includes boats with outboard motors, inboard motors, and jet propulsion systems. However, boats that exceed the speed limit or create excessive wake are not allowed.
In conclusion, the boat ramp at 52nd Avenue South Fargo is a concrete ramp that provides access to the Red River of the North. It is wide enough to allow two vehicles at a time, and it services motorized watercraft, including boats with outboard motors, inboard motors, and jet propulsion systems.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around 52nd Avenue South Fargo -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River Of The North At Fargo | 929 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne R Ab Sheyenne R Diversion Nr Horace | 405 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River At West Fargo | 397 cfs | → |
| Sheyenne River Diversion At West Fargo | · | → |
| South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin | 80 cfs | → |
| Red River Of The North At Hickson | 782 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
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Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save 52nd Avenue South Fargo as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About 52nd Avenue South Fargo
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of 52nd Avenue South Fargo.