You'll find Tofte Boat Launch in Ely. It's a public boat ramp. The managing agency is USFS. Paddlers use it as well. Closest alternative: Moose Lake Public Water Access Site in Ely (3.7 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Ely, MN |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | USFS |
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
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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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Tofte Boat Launch is in Ely, Minnesota. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Tofte Boat Launch itself.
We have no fee details for Tofte Boat Launch, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes. Paddlers use Tofte Boat Launch as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
It's operated by USFS, who also posts any closure notices.
Moose Lake Public Water Access Site in Ely (3.7 miles), U.S. Forest Service Boat Ramp in Ely (7 miles) and Fall Lake (S) Public Water Access Site in Ely (7.5 miles).
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