Boat Ramps in Minnesota
Minnesota has 3,350 public boat ramps across 79 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
Best Boat Ramps in Minnesota
The best-rated boat ramp in Minnesota is Garden Lake Boat Landing in Fall Lake Township, with a 5.0/5 rating from 1 Google reviews. It provides access to Garden Lake. Other highly-rated options include Mud Lake Public Water Access in Lake Valley township (5.0/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Lake Boat Landing | Fall Lake Township | 5.0/5 | 1 | Garden Lake |
| 2 | Mud Lake Public Water Access | Lake Valley township | 5.0/5 | 1 | Mud Lake |
| 3 | Coffee Pot landing campsite | Becida | 4.8/5 | 5 | Mississippi River |
| 4 | Grand Marais Campground & Marina | Grand Marais | 4.6/5 | 763 | Lake Superior |
| 5 | Kimball Lake Campground | East Cook | 4.6/5 | 35 | Kimbal Lake |
| 6 | Lake Gegoka | Stony River Township | 4.5/5 | 4 | Lake Gegoka |
| 7 | Izaak Walton Park DNR Boat Ramp | Wabasha | 4.4/5 | 44 | Indian Slough |
| 8 | East Bearskin Lake Campground | East Cook | 4.4/5 | 41 | East Bearskin Lake |
| 9 | Cedar Lake Public Launch | Corinna Township | 4.0/5 | 17 | Cedar Lake |
| 10 | Wilcox Boat Ramp | Greenfield Township | 3.6/5 | 12 | Mississippi River |
Map of All Minnesota Boat Ramps
Browse Boat Ramps by County
Explore boat ramps in Minnesota by county. Each county page includes detailed maps, directions, and information about all public boat launches in the area.
Browse Boat Ramps by City
Find boat ramps by city in Minnesota. Select a city to see all available public boat launches with maps, directions, and detailed information.
Top Boat Ramps in Minnesota
Showing the 60 highest-rated of 3,350 mapped ramps. Browse by county or city above to find every ramp in Minnesota.
Mud Lake Public Water Access
Coffee Pot landing campsite
Grand Marais Campground & Marina
PrivateKimball Lake Campground
Lake Gegoka
Izaak Walton Park DNR Boat Ramp
East Bearskin Lake Campground
Cedar Lake Public Launch
Wilcox Boat Ramp
Rum River Boat Ramp
Otter Tail River Boat Ramp
Big Cormorant Lake Boat Ramp
Lake Maud Boat Ramp
Elbow Lake Boat Ramp
Duck Lake Boat Ramp
Hanging Horn Lake Boat Ramp
Willow Lake Boat Ramp
Sucker Lakes Boat Ramp
Three Island Lake Boat Ramp
Wabedo Lake Boat Ramp
Long Lake Boat Ramp
Long Lake Boat Ramp
Saganaga Lake Boat Ramp
Hungry Jack Lake Boat Ramp
Toohey Lake Boat Ramp
Second Lake Boat Ramp
Long Lost Lake Boat Ramp
O'Brien Lake Boat Ramp
Upper Dean Lake Boat Ramp
Pelican Lake Boat Ramp
Mississippi River Boat Ramp
8th Crow Wing Lake Boat Ramp
Frontenac Lake Boat Ramp
Crooked Lake Boat Ramp
Florence Lake Boat Ramp
Round Lake Boat Ramp
Little Island Lake Boat Ramp
Big Fork River Boat Ramp
Wilson Lake Boat Ramp
Turtle Lake Boat Ramp
Big Kandiyohi Lake Boat Ramp
Lake Superior Boat Ramp
Greenwood Lake Boat Ramp
McDougal Lake Public Water Access
Tofte Boat Launch
T Lake Boat Ramp
Trappers Lake Boat Ramp
Goldeneye Lake Boat Ramp
Stoney River Boat Ramp
German Lake Boat Ramp
Marion Lake Boat Ramp
Tulaby Lake Boat Ramp
South Twin Lake Boat Ramp
Little Mcdonald Lake Boat Ramp
Dago Lake Boat Ramp
Maple Island
Snake River Boat Ramp
Kettle River Boat Ramp
Wright Lake Boat Ramp
Minnesota Boat Ramp Statistics
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 3,043 ramps
- Restricted (Permit/Fee)
- 1 ramps
- Private
- 3 ramps
9 ramps in Minnesota are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Mississippi River
- 123 ramps
- Long Lake
- 51 ramps
- Minnesota River
- 44 ramps
- Lake Superior
- 38 ramps
- Crow Wing River
- 28 ramps
- Round Lake
- 26 ramps
- Leech Lake
- 25 ramps
- Rum River
- 22 ramps
- Vermilion Lake
- 22 ramps
- Clear Lake
- 22 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in Minnesota
| City | Ramps |
|---|---|
| West Cook | 41 |
| East Cook | 40 |
| Stony River Township | 33 |
| Deer Lake | 32 |
| Fall Lake Township | 27 |
| Lake No. 1 | 22 |
| Morse Township | 19 |
| Slim Lake | 16 |
| Duluth | 15 |
| Winona | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in Minnesota?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 3,350 boat ramps across Minnesota in 79 counties and 1252 cities. Use our interactive map above or browse by county and city to find the closest launch site with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and driving directions.
What are the best boat ramps in Minnesota?
The highest-rated boat ramp in Minnesota is Garden Lake Boat Landing in Fall Lake Township, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 1 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/minnesota.
How many free boat ramps are in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 3,043 free public boat ramps out of 3,350 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 91% offer free public access.
Which city in Minnesota has the most boat ramps?
West Cook has the most boat ramps in Minnesota with 41 mapped locations. East Cook is second with 40 ramps.