Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:03 PM)
- Water level
- 687.46 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Snelling Lake
Updated 18 min agoSource: USGS station 05330920 — MINNESOTA RIVER AT FORT SNELLING STATE PARK, MN · 1.5 mi from Snelling Lake
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Snelling Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Snelling Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.885560, -93.173952 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dakota County |
Snelling Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Snelling Lake in Mendota Heights, Minnesota at coordinates 44.88556, -93.17395. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Snelling Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Snelling Lake in Mendota Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete Slab, launch lanes: 2, launch type: Trailer Launch. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Mendota Heights • public launch in Dakota County • fishing access on Snelling Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 2 toilets |
| Trailer Parking | 50 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Parks and Trails |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snelling Lake Boat Ramp
Is Snelling Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Snelling Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
What water does Snelling Lake Boat Ramp access?
Snelling Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Snelling Lake in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
How do I get to Snelling Lake Boat Ramp?
Snelling Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.885560, -93.173952 in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Snelling Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.