Boat Ramps on Big Stone Lake
Big Stone Lake has 12 catalogued boat ramps spread across 3 states (Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin). The highest-rated launch is Hartford Beach State Park boat launch in Hartford Beach, scoring 5.0/5. 11 of the 12 ramps (92%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Big Stone Lake has 12 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap across 3 states, 11 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Hartford Beach State Park boat launch in Hartford Beach (5.0/5, 2 reviews). Launches are spread across 10 towns along the shore.
Live Water Conditions on Big Stone Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05294000 — POMME DE TERRE RIVER AT APPLETON, MN · 17.9 mi from Big Stone Lake
All Boat Ramps on Big Stone Lake
- Ortonville, Minnesotapublic
- Browns Valley township, Minnesotapublic
- Foster, Minnesotapublic
- Lagoona Beach, Minnesotapublic
- Prior township, Minnesotapublic
- Prior township, Minnesotapublic
- Bonanza Grove, Minnesotapublic
- Ortonville, Minnesotapublic
- Hartford Beach, South Dakotapublic
- Geneseo township, South Dakotapublic
- Lockwood Township, South Dakota
- TOWN OF THREE LAKES, Wisconsinpublic
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Stone Lake, #8 Public Water Access Site | Ortonville | Minnesota | — |
| 2 | Big Stone Lake, Hornsteins Public Water Access Site | Browns Valley township | Minnesota | — |
| 3 | Big Stone Lake, Mallard Point Public Water Access Site | Foster | Minnesota | — |
| 4 | Big Stone Lake, Kanne Public Water Access Site | Lagoona Beach | Minnesota | — |
| 5 | Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp | Prior township | Minnesota | — |
| 6 | Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp | Prior township | Minnesota | — |
| 7 | Big Stone Lake, Bonanza Public Water Access Site | Bonanza Grove | Minnesota | — |
| 8 | Big Stone Lake, Ortonville (N) Public Water Access Site | Ortonville | Minnesota | — |
| 9 | Hartford Beach State Park boat launch | Hartford Beach | South Dakota | 5.0/5 |
| 10 | Big stone lake access at Kasuske Public Access Point | Geneseo township | South Dakota | 4.7/5 |
| 11 | Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp | Lockwood Township | South Dakota | — |
| 12 | Big Stone Lake - Chicken in the Woods Road Access | TOWN OF THREE LAKES | Wisconsin | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Big Stone Lake?+
There are 12 boat ramps catalogued on Big Stone Lake, including launches near Ortonville, Browns Valley township, Foster.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Big Stone Lake?+
Hartford Beach State Park boat launch in Hartford Beach is the highest-rated launch on Big Stone Lake, scoring 5.0/5 based on 2 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Big Stone Lake?+
Yes — 11 of the 12 launches on Big Stone Lake are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.