Paddling in Minnesota
Explore 2,299 kayak launches, boat ramps, and paddling destinations across Minnesota.
Best Paddling in Minnesota
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Lake One Entry Point (EP 30)
Minnesota
Lake Three Campsite
Minnesota
MarineMax Excelsior
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Excelsior
Portage Lake
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Ottertail
Bean's Greenwood Marina
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Excelsior
Caribbean Marina
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Excelsior
Excelsior Bay Harbor
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Excelsior
Lake Minnetonka, Grays Bay
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Wayzata
Tonka Bay Marina
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Excelsior
Lake Minnetonka, Maxwell Bay
Minnesota · ~2 mi from Crystal Bay
Pike Bay
Minnesota · ~2 mi from Cass Lake
Pelican Bay
Minnesota · ~2 mi from Ottertail
Halsted Bay
Minnesota · ~2 mi from Saint Bonifacius
Lake Minnetonka, Carson Bay
Minnesota · ~2 mi from Minnetonka
Bay Lake
Minnesota · ~3 mi from Deerwood
Roseau City Park
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Roseau
Gruben's Marina
Minnesota · ~6 mi from Tower
Crooked Lake
Minnesota · ~8 mi from Schroeder
Stoies Bridge
Minnesota · ~6 mi from Roseau
Life of Riley Resort
Minnesota · ~12 mi from Cook
Prothero's Post Resort
Minnesota · ~2 mi from Angle Inlet
Clark Lake
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Lake Hubert
Little Green Lake
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Chisago City
State Line Lake
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Emmons
Trangsrud
Minnesota · ~9 mi from Badger
Washington Lake
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Green Isle
Austin Mill Pond
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Austin
Cameron Lake
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Erskine
Dacota Street
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Winona
Fall Lake (South)
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Winton
Grant Pit Lake
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Buhl
Green Lake (South)
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Spicer
Kinney Mine Pit
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Kinney
Knife River Marina and Harbor
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Knife River
Lake Minnetonka, Spring Park Bay
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Spring Park
Longyear Park
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Coleraine
Memorial Park
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Howard Lake
Middle Fork Crow River, Mill Pond
Minnesota · ~0 mi from New London
Minnewaska Lake (Northeast)
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Glenwood
Nord Lake
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Aitkin
Parson Park (Northeast)
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Miltona
Rowe Road
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Ironton
Shetek Lake (East)
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Currie
Trout Lake (North)
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Coleraine
West River Park
Minnesota · ~0 mi from Hutchinson
Benton Beach
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Rice
Boy Scouts Park (Highway 59)
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Thief River Falls
Butterfield Lake (North)
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Butterfield
Carver County Park Reserve
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Victoria
Central Park
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Crookston
Colby Lake
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Hoyt Lakes
Crane Lake (West)
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Crane Lake
Cross Lake
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Pine City
Cross Lake #2
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Crosslake
Crystal Lake
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Grand Rapids
Da Boathouse
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Isle
Eagle Point Park
Minnesota · ~1 mi from East Grand Forks
Foot Lake
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Willmar
Foot Lake, County Road 41
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Willmar
Forest Lake
Minnesota · ~1 mi from Grand Rapids
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I kayak in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 2,299 public kayak launch points listed on The Paddling Hub. Popular water body types include lakes, rivers, bays, oceans, reservoirs.
Are there beginner-friendly paddling spots in Minnesota?
Yes! Many of the 2,299 beginner-rated locations in Minnesota offer calm waters and easy boat ramp access, making them perfect for new paddlers.
Do I need a permit to kayak in Minnesota?
Permit requirements vary by location. Most public boat ramps in Minnesota are free to access, though some state parks may charge an entrance or parking fee. Check individual location details for specific requirements.