Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:43 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 30
local timeFull Moon (99% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Prior Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Upper Prior Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.706140, -93.455236 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Scott County |
Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Upper Prior Lake in Prior Lake, Minnesota at coordinates 44.70614, -93.45524. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Upper Prior Lake in Prior Lake, Scott 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.
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Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 10 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 Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp
Is Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
What water does Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp access?
Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Upper Prior Lake in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
How do I get to Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp?
Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 44.706140, -93.455236 in Prior Lake, 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 Upper Prior Lake Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.