Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 PM)
- Water level
- 2.33 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 Richardson Lake
Updated 44 min agoSource: USGS station 04128990 — PIGEON RIVER NEAR VANDERBILT, MI · 10.1 mi from Richardson Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 12
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site
| Location | Forest City Township, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Richardson Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.155085, -94.443034 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Meeker |
Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Richardson Lake in Forest City Township, Minnesota at coordinates 45.15508, -94.44303. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Richardson Lake in Forest City Township, Meeker 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 Forest City Township • public launch in Meeker • fishing access on Richardson Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Trailer Parking | 14 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 Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site
Is Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Forest City Township, Minnesota.
What water does Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site access?
Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Richardson Lake in Forest City Township, Minnesota.
How do I get to Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site?
Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.155085, -94.443034 in Forest City 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
The area surrounding Richardson Lake Public Water Access Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.