Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:16 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Bowen Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Backus, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bowen Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.820938, -94.520847 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cass County |
Bowen Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Bowen Lake in Backus, Minnesota at coordinates 46.82094, -94.52085. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Bowen Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Bowen Lake in Backus, Cass 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: 1, launch type: Trailer Launch. This page shows 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 Backus • public launch in Cass County • fishing access on Bowen Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 9 spaces |
| Managed By | City of Backus |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowen Lake Boat Ramp
Is Bowen Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Bowen Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Backus, Minnesota.
What water does Bowen Lake Boat Ramp access?
Bowen Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Bowen Lake in Backus, Minnesota.
How do I get to Bowen Lake Boat Ramp?
Bowen Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 46.820938, -94.520847 in Backus, 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 Bowen Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.