Are there free boat ramps in Washington County, Minnesota?

Yes — 17 public boat ramps in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County, MN

There are 17 free, public boat launches in Washington 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 Washington County (17)

Big Carnelian Lake Boat Ramp

Big Marine Lake Boat Ramp

Sunnyside Launch Ramp

Marine Landing

Tanners Lake Boat Ramp

Long Lake Boat Ramp

Mississippi River Boat Ramp

Lake Alice Boat Ramp

Big Marine Lake Boat Ramp

Lake Alice, William O'Bien State Park Public Water Access

Stillwater Township, Minnesota Boat Launch

Lake Jane Boat Ramp

Square Lake Boat Ramp

Lake Saint Croix Boat Ramp

Lake Elmo Boat Ramp

Tanners Lake Boat Ramp

Howard Lake Boat Ramp

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