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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Minnetonka, MN
Minnetonka has 3 public boat ramps and launches. Another 72 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Minnetonka
- 2.3 mi Wayzata Beach Park Boat Ramp Wayzata Boat ramp
- 3.3 mi Wekota Beach Park Boat Ramp Excelsior Boat ramp
- 4.3 mi Nelson Lakeside Park Boat Ramp Long Lake Boat ramp
- 4.6 mi Maxwell Bay Public Water Access Site Orono Boat ramp
- 4.8 mi Parkers Lake Park Boat Ramp Minneapolis Boat ramp
- 4.8 mi South Lotus Lake Park Boat Ramp Chanhassen Boat ramp
- 4.8 mi Round Lake Park Boat Ramp Eden Prairie Boat rampFree
- 5 mi North Arm Boat Landing Spring Park Boat ramp
- 5 mi Lake Ann Park Boat Ramp Chanhassen Boat ramp
- 5.3 mi Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Boat Ramp Excelsior Boat ramp
Launching in Minnetonka at a glance
| Boat ramps | 3 |
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Carson's Bay, Grays Bay, St. Louis Bay.
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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Life jacket rulesBoat ramps in Minnetonka: questions and answers
How many boat launches are in Minnetonka, MN?
We list 3 launches in Minnetonka, including Carson's Bay Landing, Grays Bay Public Water Access Site and St. Louis Bay Public Boat Launch. Another 72 are within 25 miles.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Minnetonka?
The launches in Minnetonka give access to Carson's Bay, Grays Bay and St. Louis Bay.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Minnetonka?
In Minnesota the drain plug has to come out before you leave the access, and it stays out on the road. Bilge and livewell must be drained too.
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