Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Mississippi River
There are 4 public access points on the Mississippi River in Minnesota. 2 are boat ramps for trailers with 6 lanes in total, 2 are fishing piers or access sites.
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City of Bemidji Boat Ramp
Bemidji -
Diamond Point Park Boat Ramp
Bemidji -
Diamond Point Park Fishing Pier
Bemidji · 2 lanes -
Paul Bunyan Park Fishing Pier
Bemidji · 2 lanes
Launching on Mississippi River
| Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 2 |
| Fishing piers and access | 2 |
| Marked free | 2 |
| Towns | Bemidji |
- 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.
Guides: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
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Mississippi River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Mississippi River?
We list 4 public launches on Mississippi River near Bemidji: City of Bemidji Boat Ramp, Diamond Point Park Boat Ramp, Diamond Point Park Fishing Pier and Paul Bunyan Park Fishing Pier.
Are the boat ramps on Mississippi River free?
City of Bemidji Boat Ramp and Diamond Point Park Boat Ramp are marked free in the map data. Fees at the others are not in our data.
Can you kayak on Mississippi River?
Usually yes. None of the 4 launches on Mississippi River is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.
Is there a fishing pier on Mississippi River?
Yes: Diamond Point Park Fishing Pier and Paul Bunyan Park Fishing Pier.
What should boaters on Mississippi River know about invasive species?
Minnesota requires boaters to drain all water by pulling the plug when leaving a lake, and to trailer with the plug out.