Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 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 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Maine Prairie Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Carnelian Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.360186, -94.277844 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Stearns |
Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Carnelian Lake in Maine Prairie Township, Minnesota at coordinates 45.36019, -94.27784. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Carnelian Lake in Maine Prairie Township, Stearns 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: Gravel, 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 Maine Prairie Township • public launch in Stearns • fishing access on Carnelian Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 4 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 Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Maine Prairie Township, Minnesota.
What water does Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Carnelian Lake in Maine Prairie Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site?
Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.360186, -94.277844 in Maine Prairie 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 5.8 mi of Carnelian Lake Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.