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 7 kayak launches within 16 miles of International Falls. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 3 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 International Falls we list 7 kayak launches: Ericsburg Public Water Access Site, Pat Roche Senior Public Water Access Site, Rat Root River Public Water Access Site, Kuttes Public Water Access Site, Lofgren Park Public Water Access Site, Elm Street Public Water Access Site and Big Fork River, Reedy Flats Public Water Access Site.
Within 50 miles: Birchdale Lake, #3 Public Water Access Site (Baudette, 33 miles), Waters Edge Boat Ramp (Ely, 46 miles) and Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site (Ely, 47 miles).
For a trip from International Falls, 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 International Falls, MN.