Ellison Park Boat Launch gives you public access to the water on Mississippi River in Monticello, MN. The drive from Minneapolis covers roughly 34 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Big Lake Lakeside Park Boat Ramp in Big Lake, about 2.4 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Monticello, MN |
| Water | Mississippi River |
| Park | Ellison Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Monticello: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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Launch checklist
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Ellison Park Boat Launch is in Monticello, Minnesota. We have no street address for Ellison Park Boat Launch, only its exact position on the map.
Ellison Park Boat Launch is on Mississippi River.
Our data does not say whether Ellison Park Boat Launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Ellison Park Boat Launch and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Clearwater River Canoe Access in Annandale, about 18 miles away.
Big Lake Lakeside Park Boat Ramp in Big Lake (2.4 miles), Montissippi County Park Boat Ramp in Monticello (2.5 miles) and Bertram Regional Park Boat Ramp in Monticello (3.7 miles).
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