Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site gives you public access to the water in Ely, MN. Minnesota DNR Division of Parks and Trails manages it. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. If it's full, Waters Edge Boat Ramp in Ely is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Ely, MN |
| Water | Crane Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | Minnesota DNR Division of Parks and Trails |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide 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 checklistStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site is in Ely, Minnesota. We have no street address for Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site, only its exact position on the map.
Crane Lake, in Ely.
The map data has no fee details for Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site, so check the signs or Minnesota DNR Division of Parks and Trails before you go.
Yes. Paddlers use Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site as well, ideally from the edge of the ramp.
Minnesota DNR Division of Parks and Trails runs Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site. Ask them about fees and closures.
Waters Edge Boat Ramp in Ely (under 1 mile), Crane Lake West Boat Ramp in Ely (under 1 mile) and Echo Lake Public Water Access Site in Ely (6.8 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby