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Watergate Marina

2500 Crosby Farm Road
St. Paul, MN 55116
Upper Mississippi 845.0 LDB

Lat / Lon: N 44° 53.697' / W 093° 10.046'
Contact: JP Lindrud
VHF Monitored: 16
Phone: (651) 695-3780
Fax: (651) 695-3785
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.watergatemarina.net

3.67(3)

3.67 out of 5 stars

Review for Watergate Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Aug 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Rustic marina that does the basics well. Quiet and secluded location right in St. Paul and very close to MSP airport. Adjacent to Crosby Farm Regional Park, with excellent hiking, biking and picnic facilities, and the trails connect to many more in the area. A few coffee shops and restaurants are within walking distance—recommend Buca di Beppo for great Italian food served family style.

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Review for Watergate Marina

Reviewed by: Steven Dunlop on Oct 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

This is the upstream-most marina on the Mississippi River. As such it may be your marina of choice if you want access to the airport or to the Minneapolis area.

Facilities are unremarkable. This is a powerboat-oriented facility though there are smaller sailboats up to about 30' some years and transients some days. There are some interesting vessels in slips and on shore. There's a gated entrance for cars unlike most marinas in the area that have no fence or gate. There are parts of the trail system (bikes/walking) that connect to the marina.

They also have a boat ramp that is uncrowded but expensive, in contrast to the nearby public one that is free but can have a long line.

I like the place and will come back despite the spartan facilities. I'm not sure if there are any bathrooms available after hours other than the portable plastic ones they have out.

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Review for Watergate Marina

Reviewed by: Dick Heusinkveld , Nine Lives, on Sep 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Good marina in a great location for the extensive cycle path network. Friendly slip owners and helpful marina staff. Easy access to gas dock. Facilities are minimal, one only for men and for women, although they were kept clean. A long walk from the docks. Docks wood and fingers narrow. Tech staff responded immediately when we had a sudden need for fresh water pump replacement.

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