Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:02 PM)
- Water level
- 1.53 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 Franklin Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05227530 — MISSISSIPPI RIVER DIVERSION NEAR AITKIN, MN · 24.7 mi from Franklin Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 28
local timeFull Moon (98% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site
| Location | Dunn township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Franklin Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.659761, -95.976331 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Otter Tail |
Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Franklin Lake in Dunn township, Minnesota at coordinates 46.65976, -95.97633. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Franklin Lake in Dunn township, Otter Tail 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 Dunn township • public launch in Otter Tail • fishing access on Franklin 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 | 16 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 Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site
Is Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Dunn township, Minnesota.
What water does Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site access?
Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Franklin Lake in Dunn township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site?
Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 46.659761, -95.976331 in Dunn 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.