Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:09 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 — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Badger Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Erskine, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Badger Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.677779, -96.024517 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Polk |
Badger Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Badger Lake in Erskine, Minnesota at coordinates 47.67778, -96.02452. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Badger Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Badger Lake in Erskine, Polk 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: Natural, 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 Erskine • public launch in Polk • fishing access on Badger Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Natural |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Badger Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Badger Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Badger Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Erskine, Minnesota.
What water does Badger Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Badger Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Badger Lake in Erskine, Minnesota.
How do I get to Badger Lake Public Water Access Site?
Badger Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.677779, -96.024517 in Erskine, 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.0 mi of Badger Lake Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.