Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:04 PM)
- Water level
- 3.6 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 Ripley Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05286000 — RUM RIVER NEAR ST. FRANCIS, MN · 4.8 mi from Ripley 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: Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site
| Location | Litchfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ripley Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.111771, -94.549969 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Meeker |
Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Ripley Lake in Litchfield, Minnesota at coordinates 45.11177, -94.54997. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Ripley Lake in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield • public launch in Meeker • fishing access on Ripley Lake • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 15 spaces |
| Managed By | Meeker County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site
Is Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Litchfield, Minnesota.
What water does Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site access?
Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Ripley Lake in Litchfield, Minnesota.
How do I get to Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site?
Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.111771, -94.549969 in Litchfield, 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 4.4 mi of Ripley Lake (W) Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.