30 public launches · 18 with trailer ramps · 7 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 14 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.
Lac Lavon Lake · Apple Valley, Dakota County
Managed by City of Apple Valley
Byllesby Lake · Cannon Falls, Dakota County
Managed by Dakota County
Directions: 4 mi E of Randolph, in Lake Byllesby Regional Park on the Cannon River.
Orchard Lake · Burnsville, Dakota County
Managed by City of Lakeville
Directions: In Lakeville, off Kodiak Ave, on the SE shore of Orchard Lake, in Orchard Lk Park.
Isabelle Lake · Hastings, Dakota County
Managed by City of Hastings
Directions: In Isabel Park in Hastings, E on E 2nd Rd, S on Bass St.
Rebecca Lake · Hastings, Dakota County
Managed by City of Hastings
Directions: In Hastings, .5 mi W of 61, E on Cnty Rd 42, N on Lock and Dam Rd.
Marion Lake · Lakeville, Dakota County
Managed by City of Lakeville
Directions: In Lakeville, 0.5 mi E of Kenrick Ave on West 195th Street, on W shore.
Minnesota River · Eagan, Dakota County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Under the Cedar Avenue Bridge, off St Hwy 13, NW on Silver Bell Rd, N on Nicols Rd.
Crystal Lake · Burnsville, Dakota County
Managed by City of Burnsville
Directions: 0.5 mi E of I-35, on Crystal Lake Rd, on NW shore.
Fish Lake · Eagan, Dakota County
Managed by City of Eagan
Directions: In Eagan off Denmark Ave to E shore.
Vermillion River · Prescott, Dakota County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8.5 miles SE of Hastings on Co Rd 54, then 0.5 mile E on Co Rd 68, on W bank of river.
Minnesota River · Mendota Heights, Dakota County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Fort Snelling State Park, entrance at Post Road of I-494, S of Airport.
U.S. Lock & Dam #3 Pool · Hastings, Dakota County
Managed by City of Hastings
Directions: In Hastings, .5 mi W of 61, E on Cnty Rd 42, N on Lock and Dam Rd.
Mississippi River · Cottage Grove, Dakota County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4.5 mi NW of Hastings, on Cnty Rd 42, on Mississippi River at the E end of Spring Lake.
Vermillion River · Prescott, Dakota County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5 mi SE of Hastings, on Cnty Rd 54, to W bank of river.
U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool · West Saint Paul, Dakota County
Managed by City of St. Paul
Directions: In the City of Saint Paul, W on Water Street into Lilydale Regional Park.
U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool · South Saint Paul, Dakota County
Managed by City of South St. Paul
Directions: Below I-494 bridge, N on Hardman Ave SE, E on Verdosa Ave.
Vermillion River · Prescott, Dakota County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Vermillion River · Prescott, Dakota County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Lac Lavon Lake · Apple Valley, Dakota County
Managed by City of Apple Valley
Byllesby Lake · Cannon Falls, Dakota County
Managed by Dakota County, Parks
Directions: Take US 52 south to Highway 86 exit. Follow Harry Ave. south 1.6 miles to park entrance an additional 1 mile on Gerlach Way to access.
Rogers Lake · Mendota Heights, Dakota County
Managed by City of Mendota
Directions: 1000 Wagon Wheel Trail in Mendota Heights, carry in access is to the left of the fishing pier.
Thomas Lake · Eagan, Dakota County
Managed by City of Eagan
Directions: Thomas Lake Park Recreation Area, Eagan
Blackhawk Lake · Eagan, Dakota County
Managed by City of Eagan
Directions: In Blackhawk Park in Eagan, N of Murphy Pkwy.
Cannon River · Cannon Falls, Dakota County
Managed by Dakota County
Directions: Take Hwy 20 north out of Cannon Falls for 1.8 miles to Hwy 17. Take Hwy 17 east for 4.5 miles to the access.
Jensen Lake · Eagan, Dakota County
Managed by Dakota County
Directions: In Lebanon Hills Regional Park, .1 mi E of Pilot Knob Rd, E on Carriage Hills Dr.
Chub Creek · Cannon Falls, Dakota County
Newport, Dakota County
Lake Isabelle · Hastings, Dakota County
Pickerel Lake · West Saint Paul, Dakota County
Eagan, Dakota County