U.S. Forest Service Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Ely, MN. Paddlers use it as well. If it's full, Fall Lake (S) Public Water Access Site in Ely is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Ely, MN |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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U.S. Forest Service Boat Ramp is in Ely, Minnesota. Open the map link to see where U.S. Forest Service Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
The map data has no fee details for U.S. Forest Service Boat Ramp, so check the signs or U.S. Forest Service before you go.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
It's operated by U.S. Forest Service, who also posts any closure notices.
Fall Lake (S) Public Water Access Site in Ely (under 1 mile), Garden Lake Boat Access in Ely (2.5 miles) and Superior National Forest Boat Ramp in Ely (2.6 miles).
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