19 public launches · 10 with trailer ramps · 9 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 9 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.
Boise Lake · Springfield, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: 1.25 miles east of Highway 258, 5 miles east of Springfield, on the south shore of Boise Lake.
Hanska Lake · Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by Albin Township
Directions: From Highway 20 follow 240th St south for 0.5 miles to the access.
Hanska Lake · Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by Albin Township
Directions: 3 mi N of Godahl on Cnty Rd 10 on S shore.
Sleepy Eye Lake · Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by City of Sleepy Eye
Directions: In Sleepy Eye on NE shore.
Clear Lake · New Ulm, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi SW of New Ulm on SW shore.
Hanska Lake · Saint James, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hanska follow CR 13 south for 2.7 miles to CR 6. Follow CR 6 west for 3.2 miles to the access.
Minnesota River · Fairfax, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 4 follow CR 10 west for 3.2 miles to the access.
Minnesota River · New Ulm, Brown County
Managed by City of New Ulm
Directions: On E side of New Ulm, on W side of Minnesota River S of US Hwy 14.
Wellner-Hageman Reservoir · Springfield, Brown County
Managed by Brown County
Directions: From US-71 head east on Hwy 10 for 2 miles to 450th Ave. Follow 450th Ave north for 0.5 miles to Mound Creek County Park entrace. Access is within County Park.
Minnesota River · New Ulm, Brown County
Managed by City of New Ulm
Directions: In New Ulm's Riverside Park off of Center St.
Altermatt Lake · Springfield, Brown County
Managed by Brown County
Directions: Approximately 9 mi SE of Springfield.
Cottonwood River · Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by Brown County
Directions: Follow 260th Ave south out of Sleepy Eye for 4 miles to the access.
Cottonwood River · Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From US 14, just east of Sleepy Eye, follow 250th Ave south for 1.7 miles to the access.
Cottonwood River · Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by Cottonwood County
Directions: From US-14, just east of Essig, follow CR 11 south for 3.2 miles to the access.
Cottonwood River · Springfield, Brown County
Managed by Brown County
Directions: Head west out of Springfield on US-14 for 2.8 miles to County Highway 2. Follow County Highway 2 south for 2.4 miles to the access.
Cottonwood River · Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.6 miles south of Sleepy Eye on Highway 4.
Cottonwood River · Springfield, Brown County
Managed by City of Springfield
Directions: In Springfield's Riverside Park off of S Cass Ave.
Cottonwood River · New Ulm, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In New Ulm under Hwy #15 Bridge
Cottonwood River · New Ulm, Brown County
Managed by City of New Ulm
Directions: In the south side of New Ulm off of Cottonwood St.