Smith Creek Landing is a public boat ramp in Grand Rapids, MN. It's listed as free to use. Closest alternative: Pokegama Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Cohasset (7.9 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Grand Rapids, MN |
| Water | Smith Creek |
| Surface | asphalt |
| Launch fee | free |
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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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Smith Creek Landing is in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Smith Creek Landing.
It gives you access to Smith Creek.
Smith Creek Landing is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Kayaks are usually fine at Smith Creek Landing as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is McAvity Lake Public Water Access in Grand Rapids, about 16 miles away.
Pokegama Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Cohasset (7.9 miles), Schoolcraft State Park Boat Ramp in Cohasset (11 miles) and Trout Lake Boat Landing in Coleraine (13 miles).
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