Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Grand Rapids, MN
Grand Rapids has 2 public boat ramps and launches. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
Search the map around Grand Rapids Kayak & canoe launches in Grand Rapids
More boat ramps around Grand Rapids
- <1 mi Pokegama Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp Cohasset Boat ramp
- 8.7 mi Trout Lake Boat Landing Coleraine Boat ramp
- 9.4 mi Schoolcraft State Park Boat Ramp Cohasset Boat ramp
- 24 mi O'Brien Reservoir Recreation Area Boat Ramp Keewatin Boat ramp
Grand Rapids boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 2 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 1 |
| Marked free | 2 |
Water you can reach from here: McAvity Lake, Smith Creek.
Minnesota rules to know
- Minnesota law requires you to pull the drain plug and drain bilge and livewell before you leave the water, and to keep the plug out while trailering.
- Minnesota registers kayaks and canoes over 10 feet long.
- A watercraft operator's permit is being phased in for operators 12 and older of motorboats over 25 hp and all personal watercraft: born after June 30, 2004 since July 2025, after June 30, 2000 from July 2026, up to everyone born after June 30, 1987 by July 2028.
For closures and rules check Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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How many boat launches are in Grand Rapids, MN?
We list 2 launches in Grand Rapids, including McAvity Lake Public Water Access and Smith Creek Landing. Another 4 are within 25 miles.
Are there free boat ramps in Grand Rapids?
McAvity Lake Public Water Access and Smith Creek Landing are marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Grand Rapids we have no fee details.
Are there kayak launches in Grand Rapids?
McAvity Lake Public Water Access works for kayaks and canoes.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Grand Rapids?
The launches in Grand Rapids give access to McAvity Lake and Smith Creek.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Grand Rapids?
Minnesota requires boaters to drain all water by pulling the plug when leaving a lake, and to trailer with the plug out.
If a launch is missing here, Tell us and we'll add it.