Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site, a public boat ramp, is located in Ely. Paddlers use it as well. Closest alternative: Ccounty Road 404 Public Water Access Site in Ely (3.2 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Ely, MN |
| Water | Burntside Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Ely: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site is one of 4 public launches on Burntside Lake. Burntside Lake overview
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site is in Ely, Minnesota. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site itself.
Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site is on Burntside Lake.
We don't have fee information for Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes, kayaks and canoes can put in at Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site.
Ccounty Road 404 Public Water Access Site in Ely (3.2 miles), County Road 88 Public Water Access Site in Ely (4.2 miles) and Burntside Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site in Ely (5.8 miles).
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