Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Lakeland, MN
There's one place to launch a boat in Lakeland. Another 38 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Lakeland
- 4.5 mi Lakefront Park Boat Ramp Hudson Boat ramp
- 5.6 mi Lake Mallalieu Boat Launch Hudson Boat ramp
- 7.6 mi St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Boat Ramp Prescott Boat ramp
- 8.4 mi Lake Elmo Park Reserve Fishing Pier Lake Elmo Fishing pier
- 8.5 mi Lake Elmo Park Reserve Kayak Launch Lake Elmo Kayak launch
- 8.6 mi Lake Elmo Park Reserve Boat Ramp (Downtown) Lake Elmo Boat ramp
- 8.9 mi Lake Elmo Park Reserve Boat Ramp (Southwest) Lake Elmo Boat ramp
- 9.3 mi St. Croix Crossing Public Water Access Bayport Boat ramp
- 11 mi Pioneer Park Boat Ramp Stillwater Boat ramp
- 11 mi Shawnee Park Boat Ramp Saint Paul Boat ramp
What Lakeland offers on the water
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Saint Croix River.
All launches on Saint Croix River.
Minnesota rules to know
- Minnesota requires boaters to drain all water by pulling the plug when leaving a lake, and to trailer with the plug out.
- Non-motorized boats longer than 10 feet must be registered in Minnesota.
- 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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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Lakeland: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat in Lakeland, MN?
We know of one launch in Lakeland: Cove Boat Ramp. Within 25 miles there are 38 more.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Lakeland?
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Kayak Launch in Lake Elmo, about 8.5 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Lakeland?
Minnesota requires boaters to drain all water by pulling the plug when leaving a lake, and to trailer with the plug out.
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