Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:56 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 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Medo Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cottonwood Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.948749, -93.854696 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Blue Earth |
Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Cottonwood Lake in Medo Township, Minnesota at coordinates 43.94875, -93.85470. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Cottonwood Lake in Medo Township, Blue Earth 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: Carry-In. 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 Medo Township • public launch in Blue Earth • fishing access on Cottonwood Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| Trailer Parking | 20 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 Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Medo Township, Minnesota.
What water does Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Cottonwood Lake in Medo Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site?
Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 43.948749, -93.854696 in Medo 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 7.0 mi of Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.