Boat Ramps Nearby
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The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis has 22 public boat ramps and launches. Another 66 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Minneapolis Fishing piers in Minneapolis
More boat ramps around Minneapolis
- 8.2 mi Grays Bay Public Water Access Site Minnetonka Boat ramp
- 8.2 mi Bryant Lake Regional Park Boat Ramp Eden Prairie Boat ramp
- 8.8 mi Hidden Falls Regional Park Boat Ramp Saint Paul Boat ramp
- 8.9 mi Wayzata Beach Park Boat Ramp Wayzata Boat ramp
- 9.2 mi Tony Schmidt Regional Park Boat Ramp Arden Hills Boat ramp
- 9.6 mi Fish Lake Regional Park Boat Ramp Osseo Boat ramp
- 9.9 mi St. Louis Bay Public Boat Launch Minnetonka Boat ramp
- 9.9 mi Lake Josephine County Park Boat Ramp Saint Paul Boat ramp
- 10 mi Snelling Lake Boat Launch Saint Paul Boat ramp
- 10 mi Crosby Farm Regional Park Boat Ramp Mendota Heights Boat ramp
Launching in Minneapolis at a glance
| Boat ramps | 20 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
Water you can reach from here: Bassett Creek, Bush Lake, Cedar Lake, Centennial Lakes, Crooked Lake, East River, Hyland Lake, Lake Harriet.
Minnesota rules to know
- Minnesota requires boaters to drain all water by pulling the plug when leaving a lake, and to trailer with the plug out.
- Non-motorized boats longer than 10 feet must be registered in Minnesota.
Before your first launch here: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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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 etiquetteBoat ramps in Minneapolis: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Minneapolis, MN?
We list 22 launches in Minneapolis, including Bassett Creek Park Fishing Dock, Bde Maka Ska Park Boat Ramp and Boom Island Park Boat Ramp. Another 66 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Minneapolis?
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Kayak Launch in Lake Elmo, about 22 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Is there a fishing pier in Minneapolis?
Yes: Bassett Creek Park Fishing Dock and Crooked Lake Pier.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Minneapolis?
The launches in Minneapolis give access to Bassett Creek, Bush Lake, Cedar Lake, Centennial Lakes, Crooked Lake and East River and 7 more.
What are the invasive species rules for boaters in Minneapolis?
In Minnesota the drain plug has to come out before you leave the access, and it stays out on the road. Bilge and livewell must be drained too.
Know a launch we don't list yet? Let us know and we'll add it.