Garden Lake Boat Access gives you public access to the water in Ely, MN. Closest alternative: Fall Lake (S) Public Water Access Site in Ely (1.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ely, MN |
| Water | Garden Lake |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Minnesota access sites: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Garden Lake Boat Access is in Ely, Minnesota. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Garden Lake Boat Access.
It gives you access to Garden Lake.
We don't have fee information for Garden Lake Boat Access, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Garden Lake Boat Access. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Fall Lake (S) Public Water Access Site in Ely, about 1.8 miles away.
Fall Lake (S) Public Water Access Site in Ely (1.8 miles), City of Winton Boat Ramp in Ely (1.9 miles) and U.S. Forest Service Boat Ramp in Ely (2.5 miles).
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