Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteWe list 3 kayak launches within 16 miles of Hinckley. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 6 more are within 50 miles.
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquette
Illustration Life jackets
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesWithin 16 miles of Hinckley we list 3 kayak launches: Maple Island, Head of the Rapids and Little Yellow Banks.
Within 50 miles: Thayer's Landing (Siren, 17 miles), Comfort Lake Public Water Access (Wyoming, 44 miles), Gordon Dam County Park Boat Ramp (Lake Nebagamon, 46 miles), Rum River North County Park Kayak Launch (Saint Francis, 48 miles) and Earl Park Landing (Spooner, 49 miles).
For a trip from Hinckley, our guide How to launch a kayak or canoe covers the basics, and the map finds more. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Hinckley, MN.