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Boat Ramps in Minnesota

Browse 1,274 boat-launch and water-access listings in Minnesota. Access, fees, and restrictions vary by facility; confirm details before visiting.

1,274
Listed Access Points
St. Louis County
120 listed access points
79
Counties Covered

Boating in Minnesota - 11,000 Lakes Worth Knowing

Minnesota has over 11,000 lakes, which is a number so large it stops feeling meaningful until you actually drive across the state and see water appearing constantly between the trees. The boating infrastructure to support all that water is correspondingly extensive, with the DNR maintaining public access on hundreds of lakes across all regions of the state.
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the northeast is the most famous water recreation area in the state, but it's by definition non-motorized and paddle-only in most of its area. If you're looking for motorized lake boating, the focus shifts to the central and west-central lake country around Brainerd, the Leech Lake area, Lake of the Woods, and Mille Lacs.
Mille Lacs is the state's most prominent walleye lake and has extensive public ramp access around its perimeter. The fishing is productive but weather on Mille Lacs is notorious for coming up fast, and the shallow lake becomes dangerous quickly in wind. Local boaters respect it and you should too.
Lake of the Woods on the Canadian border is enormous and technically complicated water with thousands of islands. Navigation requires good charts or a GPS unit loaded with lake data. The walleye and muskie fishing up there has a national reputation.
Minnesota's aquatic invasive species program is among the most rigorous in the country. Inspections at launch sites are required, launch permits are needed at many accesses, and the drain-your-boat, remove-all-vegetation rules are enforced. Plan extra time at the ramp on busy summer weekends.

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Boat Ramps to Explore in Minnesota

Browse by County

St. Louis County

120 ramps

Itasca County

112 ramps

Crow Wing County

91 ramps

Hennepin County

52 ramps

Otter Tail County

52 ramps

Wright County

52 ramps

Aitkin County

49 ramps

Stearns County

47 ramps

Kandiyohi County

42 ramps

Meeker County

34 ramps

Carver County

27 ramps

Morrison County

24 ramps

Washington County

22 ramps

Chisago County

21 ramps

Martin County

21 ramps

Mille Lacs County

21 ramps

Cass County

20 ramps

Koochiching County

18 ramps

Le Sueur County

18 ramps

Ramsey County

18 ramps

Winona County

18 ramps

Pine County

17 ramps

Blue Earth County

16 ramps

Carlton County

16 ramps

Isanti County

16 ramps

Rice County

16 ramps

Anoka County

15 ramps

Dakota County

14 ramps

Sherburne County

14 ramps

Hubbard County

12 ramps

Jackson County

12 ramps

McLeod County

12 ramps

Scott County

12 ramps

Douglas County

11 ramps

Sibley County

11 ramps

Beltrami County

10 ramps

Lake County

10 ramps

Nobles County

10 ramps

Freeborn County

9 ramps

Cook County

8 ramps

Murray County

8 ramps

Becker County

7 ramps

Kanabec County

7 ramps

Lake of the Woods County

7 ramps

Nicollet County

7 ramps

Wabasha County

7 ramps

Benton County

6 ramps

Goodhue County

6 ramps

Grant County

6 ramps

Polk County

6 ramps

Pope County

6 ramps

Todd County

6 ramps

Waseca County

6 ramps

Faribault County

5 ramps

Lincoln County

5 ramps

Yellow Medicine County

5 ramps

Big Stone County

4 ramps

Brown County

4 ramps

Cottonwood County

4 ramps

Lyon County

4 ramps

Pennington County

4 ramps

Renville County

4 ramps

Steele County

4 ramps

Houston County

3 ramps

Mower County

3 ramps

Norman County

3 ramps

Lac qui Parle County

2 ramps

Marshall County

2 ramps

Redwood County

2 ramps

Roseau County

2 ramps

Chippewa County

1 ramp

Clay County

1 ramp

Clearwater County

1 ramp

Kittson County

1 ramp

Red Lake County

1 ramp

Swift County

1 ramp

Wadena County

1 ramp

Watonwan County

1 ramp

Wilkin County

1 ramp

About Boating in Minnesota

Explore 1,274 boat-launch and water-access listings in Minnesota. Some locations may have semi-private or restricted access. Check each facility's details and confirm that public launching is permitted before your trip.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in Minnesota, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees, permits, and access restrictions
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore Listed Locations Below

Browse the available boat-ramp and water-access listings in Minnesota below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Williams Narrows Resort

Recorded waterbody: Mississippi River – Lake Winnibigoshish. Recorded location: Wiiams Narrows Resort and Mobile Home Court, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

92nd Avenue and Highway 27

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: South Harbor Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Your Boat Club

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Kathio Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Shaw Bosh Kung Park

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Kathio Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Terry’s Boat Harbor

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Garrison Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Wildcat Park

Recorded waterbody: Mississippi River. Recorded location: Brownsville Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Northwest Angle

Recorded waterbody: Pine Creek. Recorded location: Angle Inlet, MN. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Prothero’s Post Resort

Recorded waterbody: Northwest Angle Inlet. Recorded location: Angle Inlet, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Mille Lacs Avenue

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Wahkon, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Izatys Resort

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: South Harbor Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Frederickson Marina

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Wahkon, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

4th Street West

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Wahkon, MN. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Arrowhead Road

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Isle Harbor Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

The Wharf Resort

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: East Side Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Da Boathouse

Recorded waterbody: Mille LacsLake. Recorded location: Isle, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Voge Outdoors

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: East Side Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Fisher’s Resort

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Lakeside Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Wilderness Bay Resort

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Lakeside Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Agate Bay Resort

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Lakeside Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Eastside RV and Marina

Recorded waterbody: Mill Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Lakeside Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Nitti’s Hunters Point Resort

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: East Side Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

MSA Flagship

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: East Side Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Red Door Resort

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Wealthwood Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Barnacles Resort and Campground

Recorded waterbody: MIlle Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Wealthwood Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Undetermined Campground

Recorded waterbody: MIlle Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Malmo Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

216th Lane

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lac Lakes. Recorded location: Lakeside Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Dresbach

Recorded waterbody: Mississippi River. Recorded location: Dresbach Township, MN. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Doc’s Harbor

Recorded waterbody: MIlle Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Wealthwood Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Barneveld’s Resort

Recorded waterbody: Mille Lacs Lake. Recorded location: Wealthwood Township, MN. Imported access category: Semi-Private (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

Micheal LaCanne Memorial Park

Recorded waterbody: Goodview Lake. Recorded location: Goodview, MN. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.

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