You'll find Island River Public Water Access Site in Ely. It's a public boat ramp. U.S. Forest Service looks after Island River Public Water Access Site. The next public ramp is Section 29 Lake Public Water Access Site in Silver Bay, about 5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ely, MN |
| Water | Island River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
Before driving to Island River Public Water Access Site, check closures with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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Island River Public Water Access Site is in Ely, Minnesota. Open the map link to see where Island River Public Water Access Site sits on the shore.
Island River Public Water Access Site is on Island River.
No fee information yet for Island River Public Water Access Site, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Paddlers can usually use Island River Public Water Access Site. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is USFS Boat Ramp in Silver Bay, about 14 miles away.
U.S. Forest Service runs Island River Public Water Access Site. Ask them about fees and closures.
Section 29 Lake Public Water Access Site in Silver Bay (5 miles), Lake Gegoka in Babbitt (12 miles) and USFS Boat Ramp in Silver Bay (14 miles).
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