Clara Lake Public Water Access Site gives you public access to the water in Grand Marais, MN. It's run by U.S. Forest Service. If it's full, Crescent Lake Public Water Access Site in Grand Marais is 4.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Grand Marais, MN |
| Water | Clara 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 Grand Marais: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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Clara Lake Public Water Access Site is in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Open the map link to see where Clara Lake Public Water Access Site sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Clara Lake.
Our data does not say whether Clara Lake Public Water Access Site charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at Clara Lake Public Water Access Site as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Homer Lake Public Water Access Site in Grand Marais, about 10 miles away.
U.S. Forest Service runs Clara Lake Public Water Access Site. Ask them about fees and closures.
Crescent Lake Public Water Access Site in Grand Marais (4.1 miles), White Sky in Grand Marais (6.1 miles) and Cascade Lake Public Water Access Site in Grand Marais (8.2 miles).
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