Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:54 PM)
- Water level
- 5.38 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 Big Stone Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05294000 — POMME DE TERRE RIVER AT APPLETON, MN · 17.9 mi from Big Stone Lake
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Prior township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Stone Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.385369, -96.534888 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Big Stone County |
Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Big Stone Lake in Prior township, Minnesota at coordinates 45.38537, -96.53489. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Big Stone Lake in Prior township, Big Stone 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 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 Prior township • public launch in Big Stone County • fishing access on Big Stone 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 | 10 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 Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp
Is Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Prior township, Minnesota.
What water does Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp access?
Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Big Stone Lake in Prior township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp?
Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 45.385369, -96.534888 in Prior township, 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 6.9 mi of Big Stone Lake Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.