44 public launches · 26 with trailer ramps · 15 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 13 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
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Bartlett Lake · Redby, Koochiching County
Managed by City of Northome
Directions: Just east of Northome off of Boy Scout Point Rd
Rainy Lake · Fort Frances, Koochiching County
Managed by National Park Service
Directions: 7.2 miles east of Ranier on Hwy 11 to Co Rd 96. Follow Co Rd 96 for 1.8 miles to access.
Rainy Lake · Fort Frances, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5.5 mi E of Ranier on Mn Hwy 11, next to Tilson Creek.
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by Molpus Timber Company
Directions: 6 miles west of US 71 on CR 11.
Clear Lake · Redby, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: From US 71 follow CR 25 east for 1.8 miles to the access.
Dark Lake · Redby, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: Take Hwy 71 N from Northome to Co Rd 25
Little Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by City of Littlefork, Parks Department
Directions: In Littlefork, take 2nd Ave to Elm St then continue on gravel road to river.
Little Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by City of Littlefork
Directions: In the city of Little Fork, 4 blocks W of Main Street.
Moose Lake · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi E of Little Fork on Mn Hwy 217, then S to N shore.
Rainy Lake · Fort Frances, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8.4 miles east of Ranier on Hwy 11.
Rainy Lake · Fort Frances, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Hwy 11 2.8 miles east from Ranier to the first driveway past county road 20 on the north (left) side of the hwy. Turn north on this public water access road and continue to parking area.
Rainy River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by City of International Falls
Directions: As you enter International Falls on US-71 North, turn left (northwest) onto Shorewood Drive and continue for 0.5 miles. The landing will be on your right side to the north.
Rat Root Lake · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 miles east of Ericsburg, off County Road 119, on the east fork of the Rat/Root River.
Seretha Lake · Redby, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: 7 miles northeast of Mizpah, on US Highway #71, then 1 mile west.
Teufer Lake · Redby, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: 3 miles east of Northome, on MN Highway #1.
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Big Falls off of Whispering Pine Dr
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In the city of Big Falls, downstream of Grand Falls.
Bear River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: From the city of Little Fork, 8 milw west, then 5 miles northeast on County Road 1, where Bear Creek flows in Big Fork River.
Rainy River · Baudette, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: From Hwy 11 in Birchdale take Township Rd 118 north for 1.2 miles to access.
Rainy Lake · Fort Frances, Koochiching County
Managed by City of Ranier
Directions: In the City of Ranier; launch ramp is Spruce Street, parking nearby Main Street.
Rainy River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Pelland off of US 71
Rainy River · Baudette, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: 18.6 miles east of Baudette on Hwy 11.
Rainy River · Fort Frances, Koochiching County
Managed by City of International Falls
Directions: Hwy 53 N to International Falls, East on MN 11
Rainy River · Baudette, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Adjacent to Franz Jevne State Park
Rainy River · Baudette, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: 7 miles east of Baudette, on MN Highway 11, on the Rainy River.
Rat Root River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: From Hwy 53, 10 miles south of International Falls, take Town Rd 195 east to access
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 14 mi S of the City of Big Falls on MN Hwy 6.
Rainy River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.5 miles west of Indus on Hwy 11.
Big Fork River · Cohasset, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: 7.5 miles north of Effie, on MN Highway #5.
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Forestry
Directions: 7 mi N of Big Falls on Cnty Rd 13, then 2 mi W on access road.
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: 10 miles north of the city of Big Falls, on County Road 13, then .75 miles west.
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Forestry
Directions: 2 mi W of the city of Big Falls on Cnty Rd 30, then 1.5 mi N on gravel road.
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 19 mi S of the city of Big Falls on Mn Hwy 6.
Little Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: 13 mi S of the city of Little Fork on Mn Hwy 65, then 1 mi E on Twp Rd 36.
Little Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4.5 mi S of the city of Little Fork on Mn Hwy 65, then 3 mi E on Cnty Rd 73.
Little Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 10.5 mi SE of the city of Little Fork on Cnty Rd 8.
Little Fork River · Chisholm, Koochiching County
Managed by Koochiching County
Directions: 3.5 mi S of Silverdale on Mn Hwy 65, then 2.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 75.
Little Fork River · Chisholm, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Go west for 2 miles from the intersection of Hwy 65 and CR 151 in Silverdale. Access will be to the east (left).
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Forestry
Directions: 2 mi N of the city of Big Falls on Cnty Rd 13, then 5 mi W on gravel road.
Big Fork River · International Falls, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Forestry
Directions: 9 mi S of the city of Big Falls on Mn Hwy 6, then 1.25 mi E on access road.
Big Fork River · Cohasset, Koochiching County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Off of Hwy 6 20 miles south of Big Falls
Nett Lake · International Falls, Koochiching County
Nett Lake · International Falls, Koochiching County
Black River · International Falls, Koochiching County