Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:14 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 (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Forest Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Forest Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.230485, -93.547817 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Itasca County |
Forest Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Forest Lake in Grand Rapids, Minnesota at coordinates 47.23048, -93.54782. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Forest Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Forest Lake in Grand Rapids, Itasca 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 Grand Rapids • public launch in Itasca County • fishing access on Forest Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
| Managed By | City of Grand Rapids |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Lake Boat Ramp
Is Forest Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Forest Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
What water does Forest Lake Boat Ramp access?
Forest Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Forest Lake in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
How do I get to Forest Lake Boat Ramp?
Forest Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 47.230485, -93.547817 in Grand Rapids, 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 Forest Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.