Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site is a public boat ramp in Babbitt, MN. The managing agency is U.S. Forest Service. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. The next public ramp is South Fork Kawishiwi River (S) Public Water Access Site in Ely, about 4.8 miles away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Babbitt, MN |
| Water | Birch Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
State agency for boat ramps around Babbitt: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Birch Lake has 2 more public launches besides Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site. All launches on Birch Lake
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site is in Babbitt, Minnesota. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site itself.
Birch Lake, in Babbitt.
Our data does not say whether Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes. Paddlers use Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
U.S. Forest Service, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
South Fork Kawishiwi River (S) Public Water Access Site in Ely (4.8 miles), Birch Lake (S) Public Water Access Site in Babbitt (5.6 miles) and Birch Lake (W) Public Water Access Site in Babbitt (7.4 miles).
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