Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:14 PM — under 2h
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 11
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Dark Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Dark Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 47.960212, -94.098039 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Koochiching |
Dark Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Dark Lake in Minnesota at coordinates 47.96021, -94.09804. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Dark Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Dark Lake in Koochiching 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 launch in Koochiching • fishing access on Dark Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 4 spaces |
| Managed By | Koochiching County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Dark Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Dark Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Minnesota.
What water does Dark Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Dark Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Dark Lake in Minnesota.
How do I get to Dark Lake Public Water Access Site?
Dark Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 47.960212, -94.098039 in 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 11.6 mi of Dark Lake Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.