Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:08 PM)
- Water level
- 2.85 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 Johnson Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 04021520 — STONEY BROOK AT PINE DRIVE NEAR BROOKSTON, MN · 15.4 mi from Johnson Lake
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: Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Crane Lake Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Johnson Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.319873, -92.579557 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | St. Louis |
Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Johnson Lake in Crane Lake Township, Minnesota at coordinates 48.31987, -92.57956. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Johnson Lake in Crane Lake Township, St. Louis 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 launch type: Carry-In, docks / piers: 1, trailer parking: 8 spaces. 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 Crane Lake Township • public launch in St. Louis • fishing access on Johnson Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| Managed By | U.S. Forest Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Crane Lake Township, Minnesota.
What water does Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Johnson Lake in Crane Lake Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site?
Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 48.319873, -92.579557 in Crane Lake 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 5.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.