Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:13 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 15
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site
| Location | Orwell Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Orwell Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 46.224631, -96.160653 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Otter Tail |
Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Orwell Reservoir in Orwell Township, Minnesota at coordinates 46.22463, -96.16065. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Orwell Reservoir in Orwell 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 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 Orwell Township • public launch in Otter Tail • fishing access on Orwell Reservoir • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 10 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Parks and Trails |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
Explore more boat launches across Minnesota
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site
Is Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Orwell Township, Minnesota.
What water does Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site access?
Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Orwell Reservoir in Orwell Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site?
Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 46.224631, -96.160653 in Orwell Township, Minnesota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.