Maple Island gives you public access to the water on Kettle River in Hinckley, MN. Paddlers use it as well. The drive from Minneapolis covers roughly 71 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Head of the Rapids in Grantsburg (4.8 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Hinckley, MN |
| Water | Kettle River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Hinckley: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Details: 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 Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideStill waiting for the first review of this launch.
Maple Island is in Hinckley, Minnesota. We only have the map location of Maple Island from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
Kettle River, in Hinckley.
We have no fee details for Maple Island, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Head of the Rapids in Grantsburg (4.8 miles), Foxes Landing in Grantsburg (4.9 miles) and Nelsons Landing Road in Grantsburg (5.6 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby