Nelson Lakeside Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Long Lake, is located in Long Lake. The drive from Minneapolis covers roughly 15 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Wayzata Beach Park Boat Ramp in Wayzata, about 2.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Long Lake, MN |
| Water | Long Lake |
| Park | Nelson Lakeside Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Minnesota, including Nelson Lakeside Park Boat Ramp: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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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Nelson Lakeside Park Boat Ramp is in Long Lake, Minnesota. Open the map link to see where Nelson Lakeside Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Long Lake, in Long Lake.
We have no fee details for Nelson Lakeside Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Nelson Lakeside Park Boat Ramp.
Wayzata Beach Park Boat Ramp in Wayzata (2.8 miles), Maxwell Bay Public Water Access Site in Orono (3 miles) and North Arm Boat Landing in Spring Park (3.5 miles).
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