You'll find 90th Street Southwest in Howard Lake. It's a public boat ramp. From Minneapolis it's roughly 39 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Sturges Park Boat Ramp in Buffalo, about 13 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Howard Lake, MN |
| Surface | compacted gravel |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for 90th Street Southwest: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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90th Street Southwest is in Howard Lake, Minnesota. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of 90th Street Southwest.
Fees for 90th Street Southwest are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of 90th Street Southwest and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Clearwater River Canoe Access in Annandale, about 20 miles away.
Sturges Park Boat Ramp in Buffalo (13 miles), Griffing Park Boat Ramp in Buffalo (15 miles) and Lake Rebecca Park Reserve Boat Ramp in Rockford (15 miles).
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