Mississippi River, Boom Island Public Water Access Site
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Free Public Boat Launches in Minneapolis, MN
There are 10 free, public boat launches in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.
All free public boat launches in Minneapolis (10)
Lake Nokomis Boat Ramp
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Lake Harriet Boat Ramp
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Mississippi River Boat Ramp
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Bde Maka Ska Boat Ramp
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Mississippi River, N Mississippi River Regional Public Water Access Site
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Mississippi River, Lake Street Public Water Access Site
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Mississippi River, North Mississippi Park - Kroenig Visitor Center Public Water Access Site
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Mississippi River, Bassett Creek Outlet Public Water Access Site
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Mississippi River, Bohemian Flats Public Water Access Site
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Frequently asked questions
- Are there free boat ramps in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
- Yes — 10 public boat ramps in Minneapolis are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.
- Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Minneapolis ramp?
- Most public ramps in Minnesota are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.
Looking for all boat ramps in Minneapolis? See the full Minneapolis boat ramp directory. Curation methodology and data sources at /methodology.