Are there free boat ramps in Ramsey County, Minnesota?

Yes — 18 public boat ramps in Ramsey County 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 Ramsey County 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.

Free Public Boat Launches in Ramsey County, MN

There are 18 free, public boat launches in Ramsey County, 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 Ramsey County (18)

White Bear Lake Boat Ramp

Lake Wabasso Boat Ramp

Lake Wabasso Boat Ramp

Turtle Lake Boat Ramp

Small boat launch

Bald Eagle Lake Boat Ramp

Valentine Lake Boat Ramp

White Bear Lake Boat Ramp

Snail Lake Boat Ramp

Pickerel Lake Boat Ramp

Lake Josephine Boat Ramp

Island Lake Boat Ramp

Bald Eagle Lake Boat Launch

McCarrons Lake Boat Ramp

Snelling Lake Boat Ramp

Silver Lake Boat Launch

Rush Lake Boat Ramp

Spoon Lake Boat Launch

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