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Boat Ramps in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

135 public launches · 115 with trailer ramps · 18 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 1 confirmed free · 31 with restrooms

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Chautauqua Lake, Lye Public Water Access Site

Chautauqua Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
240 acres
Nearest town
4 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Exit I-94 at Pebble Lake Rd and follow north for 1.9 miles to N Swan Lake Rd. Follow N Swan Lake Rd east for 1.7 miles to Twp Rd 114. Follow Twp Rd 114 northwest for 0.6 miles to the access.

Directions

Fladmark Lake, Maplewood State Park Public Water Access Site - Small Boats Only

Fladmark Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
1 spaces
Car parking
1 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
55 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Notes: Small Boats ONLY

Directions: Maplewood State Park, Enter from Co Rd 3 to Co Rd 24 to Co Rd 67 (Maplewood Church Road). Small Boats Only.

Directions

Middle Lake Public Water Access Site #2

Middle Lake · Elbow Lake, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Car parking
1 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
237 acres
Nearest town
19 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From the intersection of state highway 78 go 1 mile west on otter tail county highway 126 to Grue church road. Turn north on Grue church road for .5 mi to access on the right.

Directions

Round Lake Public Water Access Site #11

Round Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
272 acres
Nearest town
26 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3.5 mi SE of Richville to E shore.

Directions

West Red River Lake Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail River(Red Rive · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
330 acres
Nearest town
8 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 5 mi N of Fergus Falls on Cnty Rd 1, then 1.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 3, to access on W side of road.

Directions

Adley Lake Public Water Access Site

Adley Lake · Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
249 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Alexandria

Managed by City of Parkers Prairie

Directions: Head south out of Parkers Prairie for 0.7 miles to 118th St. Follow 118th St west for 0.4 miles to the access.

Directions

Anderson Lake Public Water Access Site #1

Anderson Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
83 acres
Nearest town
13 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 5 mi E of Erhard on Cnty Rd 24, then 1.5 mi S on Cnty Rd 3 to N shore.

Directions

Anna Lake Public Water Access Site

Anna Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
581 acres
Nearest town
11 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3.5 mi N of Underwood on Cnty Rd 5, then E on access road to SW shore.

Directions

Bass Lake Public Water Access Site #7

Bass Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
302 acres
Nearest town
10 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by City of Underwood

Directions: In Underwood, on Cnty Rd 35 to E shore.

Directions

Bear Lake Public Water Access Site #4

Bear Lake · New York Mills, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
217 acres
Nearest town
22 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 11 mi NE of Perham to NW shore.

Directions

Beers Lake Public Water Access Site

Beers Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
255 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: In Maplewood State Park, approximately 10 mi SW of the city of Pelican Rapids.

Directions

Big McDonald Lake Public Water Access Site

Big McDonald Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
9 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
974 acres
Nearest town
16 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 6 mi NW of Dent on Cnty Rd 35, then 1 mi S to NW shore.

Directions

Big Pine Lake (E) Public Water Access Site

Big Pine Lake · New York Mills, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
4,834 acres
Nearest town
25 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 7 mi E of Perham to SE shore.

Directions

Big Pine Lake (W) Public Water Access Site

Big Pine Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
36 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
4,834 acres
Nearest town
21 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2.5 mi NE of Perham to W shore.

Directions

Blanche Lake Public Water Access Site

Blanche Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,352 acres
Nearest town
21 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 8 mi N of the city of Battle Lake on Mn Hwy 78, then .5 mi E on Twp Rd to N shore.

Directions

Block Lake Public Water Access Site

Block Lake · Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
301 acres
Nearest town
20 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 0.5 mi N of Parkers Prairie on MN Hwy 29, then 7 mi W on Cnty Rd 6 to NE shore.

Directions

Boedigheimer Lake Public Water Access Site

Boedigheimer Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
179 acres
Nearest town
24 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 1 mi E of Richville on Cnty Rd 14, then N on Twp Rd to S shore.

Directions

Buchanan Lake Public Water Access Site

Buchanan Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
11 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
987 acres
Nearest town
28 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3.5 mi N of downtown Ottertail to N shore.

Directions

Clear Lake Public Water Access Site #8

Clear Lake · Elbow Lake, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
378 acres
Nearest town
13 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2.5 mi S of Dalton to W shore.

Directions

Clitherall Lake Public Water Access Site

Clitherall Lake · Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
2,522 acres
Nearest town
20 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 5 mi SW of the city of Clitherall to S shore.

Directions

Crystal Lake Public Water Access Site #3

Crystal Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,448 acres
Nearest town
15 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 5.5 mi NW of the city of Pelican Rapids to W shore.

Directions

Dayton Hollow Reservoir Public Water Access Site

Dayton Hollow Reservoir · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
275 acres
Nearest town
3 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Head south out of Fergus Falls on CR 1 for 2 miles to Dayton Lake Dr. Follow Dayton Lake Dr west for 0.8 miles to the access.

Directions

Dead Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

Dead Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
7,827 acres
Nearest town
21 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by Dead Lake Township

Directions: 3.5 mi SW of Dent on Co Rd 35 on N shore. Launching and Loading only, No Parking.

Directions

Dead Lake (SE) Public Water Access Site

Dead Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
7,827 acres
Nearest town
25 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4 mi SW of Richville on Cnty Rd 14, then 1 mi W to S shore of E section of lake.

Directions

Dead Lake (SW) Public Water Access Site

Dead Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
17 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
7,827 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 14 mi N of Underwood to S shore of W section of lake.

Directions

Dead Lake WMA Public Water Access Site

Dead Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
7,827 acres
Nearest town
23 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife

Directions: From Richville take Co Hwy 14 west 1.75 miles to Co Hwy 44. Go west 2.75 miles to 370th St. Go west 1 mile to Murray. Head south, then west .6 miles to site.

Directions

Deer Lake Public Water Access Site #2

Deer Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
468 acres
Nearest town
16 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 7 mi NW of the city of Battle Lake on Cnty Rd 83, to E shore.

Directions

Devils Lake Public Water Access Site #2

Devils Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
399 acres
Nearest town
16 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi NW of Perham to NE shore.

Directions

Donalds Lake Public Water Access Site

Donalds Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
217 acres
Nearest town
31 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by City of Otter Tail

Directions: In the city of Ottertail on NW shore.

Directions

Eagle Lake Public Water Access Site #8

Eagle Lake · Elbow Lake, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
853 acres
Nearest town
20 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by Eagle Lake Township

Directions: 8 mi S of the city of Battle Lake on Mn Hwy 78, then 1 mi E to S shore.

Directions

East Battle Lake Public Water Access Site

East Battle Lake · New York Mills, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
2,360 acres
Nearest town
31 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4.5 mi W of Henning on Cnty Rd 16, then 1 mi S on Cnty Rd 55 to N shore.

Directions

East Silent Lake (E) Public Water Access Site

East Silent Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
310 acres
Nearest town
19 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by Otter Tail County

Directions: 6.75 mi W of Dent on Mn Hwy 108, then 0.75 mi S on Cnty Rd 41 to W shore.

Directions

East Spirit Lake Public Water Access Site

East Spirit Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
589 acres
Nearest town
14 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi SW of Vergas on Cnty Rd 4 to NW shore of East Spirit Lake.

Directions

Elbow Lake, Bass Elbow Public Water Access Site

Elbow Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
193 acres
Nearest town
15 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2.5 mi W of the city of Battle Lake on Cnty Rd 83, to W shore.

Directions

Ellingson Lake Public Water Access Site

Ellingson Lake · Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
158 acres
Nearest town
27 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 1.2 mi W of Vining on MN Hwy 210, then 1 mi S to NW shore.

Directions

Ethel Lake Public Water Access Site

Ethel Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
200 acres
Nearest town
23 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 8 mi N of Clitherall on Cnty Rd 5, to E shore.

Directions

Fish Lake Public Water Access Site #7

Fish Lake · Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
500 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 1.75 mi W of Parkers Prairie on Mn Hwy 235, then 0.75 mi S on Cnty Rd 79, then W on access road to E shore.

Directions

Fish Lake Public Water Access Site #8

Fish Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
976 acres
Nearest town
9 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 8.5 mi E of the city of Fergus Falls on Cnty Rd 1, then S on access Rd to N shore.

Directions

Fiske Lake Public Water Access Site

Fiske Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
260 acres
Nearest town
14 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 5 mi SW of the city of Battle Lake to S shore.

Directions

Franklin Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

Franklin Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
16 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,121 acres
Nearest town
13 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 8 mi NE of downtown Pelican Rapids on US Hwy 59, then 1 mi S on Twp Rd to NW shore.

Directions

Franklin Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site

Franklin Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
1,121 acres
Nearest town
13 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 1 mi N of Pelican Rapids on US Hwy 59, then 4.25 mi E on Cnty Rd 4, then 4 mi N on Cnty Rd 31 to E shore.

Directions

German Lake Public Water Access Site #2

German Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
1 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
76 acres
Nearest town
11 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 1.25 mi S of Underwood to SW shore.

Directions

Heilberger Lake Public Water Access Site

Heilberger Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
212 acres
Nearest town
12 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 8 mi NE of Fergus Falls on Cnty Rd 1, then 4 mi N on Cnty Rd 43, then W on Cnty Rd 22 to S shore.

Directions

Jewett Lake Public Water Access Site

Jewett Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
736 acres
Nearest town
10 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 8 mi N of Fergus Falls on Cnty Rd 22, then 1.25 mi E to N shore.

Directions

Johnson Lake Public Water Access Site #1

Johnson Lake · Elbow Lake, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
372 acres
Nearest town
13 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi E of Dalton on Cnty Rd 12 to N shore.

Directions

Jolly Ann Lake Public Water Access Site

Jolly Ann Lake · Elbow Lake, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
9 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
44 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 6 mi E of Dalton on Cnty Rd 12, then 2.25 mi S on Cnty Rd 47, then 1 mi E to S shore.

Directions

Leek Lake Public Water Access Site

Leek (Trowbridge) Lake · Detroit Lakes, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
640 acres
Nearest town
10 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2 mi NW of Vergas on Cnty Rd 17, then 2 mi W on Twp Rd to S shore.

Directions

Little McDonald Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

Little McDonald Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,506 acres
Nearest town
15 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From US 10 in Perham follow Hwy 34 west for 4 miles to E Little Mcdonald Dr. Follow E Little Mcdonald Dr around the lake and continue onto N Little Mcdonald Dr for 3.7 miles to the access.

Directions

Little McDonald Lake (S) Public Water Access Site

Little McDonald Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
1,506 acres
Nearest town
16 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi N of Dent on Cnty Rd 35, then 1 mi E on Cnty Rd 34 to S shore.

Directions

Little Pickerel Public Water Access Site

Pickerel Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
102 acres
Nearest town
32 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From Ottertail, go west 1 mile on Hwy 108 to Co Rd 55. Go south 2.5 miles to site.

Directions

Little Pine Lake (E) Public Water Access Site

Little Pine Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
2,036 acres
Nearest town
20 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2 mi NE of Perham on Cnty Rd 8 to E shore.

Directions

Little Pine Lake (SW) Public Water Access Site

Little Pine Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
2,036 acres
Nearest town
19 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by City of Perham

Directions: 1.5 mi N of Perham to SW shore.

Directions

Long Lake Public Water Access Site #10

Long Lake · Elbow Lake, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
409 acres
Nearest town
14 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4 mi E of Dalton on Cnty Rd 12, then 2 mi N and E on Twp Rd to N shore.

Directions

Long Lake Public Water Access Site #12

Long Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
746 acres
Nearest town
10 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 9 mi N of Fergus Falls on Cnty Rd 27, then 0.5 mi N to S shore.

Directions

Long Lake Public Water Access Site #15

Long Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,400 acres
Nearest town
12 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From US 10 follow State Hwy 228 west for 5.8 miles to the access.

Directions

Loon Lake Public Water Access Site #6

East Loon Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,073 acres
Nearest town
13 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 1 mi S of Vergas on Cnty Rd 35 to NE shore.

Directions

Marion Lake Public Water Access Site #2

Marion Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
18 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,610 acres
Nearest town
23 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 0.5 mi N of Richville to SE shore.

Directions

McDonald Lake, Seclusion Point Public Water Access Site

McDonald Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
14 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
557 acres
Nearest town
18 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi W of Dent on Mn Hwy 108, then 1 mi N to S shore.

Directions

Molly Stark Lake Public Water Access Site

Molly Stark Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
148 acres
Nearest town
19 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2 mi NE of the city of Battle Lake on Cnty Rd 16 to W shore.

Directions

Murphy Lake Public Water Access Site #1

Murphy Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
358 acres
Nearest town
12 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 9.5 mi NE of Perham to SE shore.

Directions

Nitche Lake Public Water Access Site

Nitche Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
72 acres
Nearest town
23 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From US 10 take Hwy 53 north for 4.8 miles to Nitche Lake Rd. Follow Nitche Lake Rd west for 0.7 miles to the access.

Directions

North Turtle Lake Public Water Access Site

North Turtle Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,603 acres
Nearest town
13 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From Underwood take Co Rd 35 north for .5 miles to 310th Ave. Go east, then north on 310th. Road curves again to east and becomes 240th St. Go 1.5 miles east to site.

Directions

Norway Lake Public Water Access Site #1

Norway Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
458 acres
Nearest town
10 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2 mi N of Underwood on Cnty Rd 35, then .5 mi W on Twp Rd to E shore.

Directions

Orwell Reservoir Public Water Access Site

Orwell Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
396 acres
Nearest town
6 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 7 mi SW of Fergus Falls to N shore.

Directions

Otter Tail Lake, Pelican Bay Public Water Access Site

Pelican Bay · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
42 acres
Nearest town
30 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Just to the southwest of Ottertail off of Hwy 78

Directions

Otter Tail Lake, Riverside Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
13,845 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4 mi N of the city of Battle Lake on Mn Hwy 78, then 1.5 mi W on Cnty Rd 72 to SW shore.

Directions

Otter Tail Lake, Riviera (N) Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
36 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
13,845 acres
Nearest town
28 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi NW of downtown Ottertail on Cnty Rd 1, to N shore.

Directions

Otter Tail Lake, Sportsman (E) Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
30 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
13,845 acres
Nearest town
30 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 1.5 mi SW of downtown Ottertail on E side of Mn Hwy 78, to W shore.

Directions

Otter Tail River, Hwy 72, Riverside Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
14,025 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4 mi N of the city of Battle Lake on MN Hwy 78, then 1 mi W and N on Cnty Rd 72.

Directions

Paul Lake Public Water Access Site

Paul Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
334 acres
Nearest town
16 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2 mi E of Dent on Mn Hwy 108, then 3 mi N on Cnty Rd 123, then 1 mi W on Cnty Rd 34 to N shore.

Directions

Pelican Lake (E) Public Water Access Site

Pelican Lake · Detroit Lakes, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
4,314 acres
Nearest town
10 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi E of Dunvilla on US Hwy 59, then 1.75 mi N on Cnty Rd 31 to E shore.

Directions

Pelican Lake (W) Public Water Access Site #2

Pelican Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
4,314 acres
Nearest town
14 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 8 mi N of the city of Pelican Rapids on Cnty Rd 9 to SW shore.

Directions

Pickerel Lake Public Water Access Site #4

Pickerel Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
7 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
833 acres
Nearest town
16 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 10.5 mi NW of the city of Battle Lake to S shore.

Directions

Pleasant Lake Public Water Access Site #3

Pleasant Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
482 acres
Nearest town
11 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4.5 mi N of Underwood on Cnty Rd 35, then 1 mi W on Twp Rd to N shore.

Directions

Prairie Lake Public Water Access Site #1

Prairie Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,025 acres
Nearest town
21 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 1 mi N of downtown Pelican Rapids on US Hwy 59 to SE shore.

Directions

Rice Lake Public Water Access Site #7

Rice Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
350 acres
Nearest town
12 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 9.5 mi E of Vergas to E shore.

Directions

Rose Lake Public Water Access Site

Rose Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,177 acres
Nearest town
10 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2 mi NE of Vergas on Cnty Rd 4, then 0.5 mi E to NW shore.

Directions

Round Lake Public Water Access Site #12

Round Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
No
Lake size
172 acres
Nearest town
18 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi W of Dent on Mn Hwy 108 to N shore.

Directions

Round Lake, Maine Public Water Access Site

Maine (Round) Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
82 acres
Nearest town
15 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 14 mi N of the city of Battle Lake, on W side on Cnty Rd 115, to E shore.

Directions

Rush Lake (E) Public Water Access Site #2

Rush Lake · New York Mills, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
5,340 acres
Nearest town
28 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 6.5 mi SW of New York Mills to NE shore.

Directions

Rush Lake (W) Public Water Access Site #2

Rush Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
18 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
5,340 acres
Nearest town
27 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi N of downtown Ottertail on Mn Hwy 78 to W shore.

Directions

Scalp Lake Public Water Access Site

Scalp Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
244 acres
Nearest town
9 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi NE of Vergas on Cnty Rd 4 then 1.5 mi W on Twp Rd to N shore.

Directions

Sewell Lake Public Water Access Site

Sewell Lake · Elbow Lake, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
387 acres
Nearest town
16 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 1.75 mi E of Dalton on Cnty Rd 12, then 3 mi S on Cnty Rd 117, then 1.5 mi E on Twp Rd to N shore.

Directions

Silver Lake Public Water Access Site #8

Silver Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
278 acres
Nearest town
12 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 8 mi NW of Perham.

Directions

Six Lake Public Water Access Site

Six Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
196 acres
Nearest town
9 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi NE of Vergas on Cnty Rd 4, then 1.5 mi W on Twp Rd to S shore.

Directions

South Turtle Lake Public Water Access Site

South Turtle Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
743 acres
Nearest town
14 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi W of the city of Battle Lake to N shore.

Directions

Spitzer Lake Public Water Access Site

Spitzer Lake · Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
756 acres
Nearest town
21 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 5.5 mi W of Urbank on Cnty Rd 38 to S shore.

Directions

Stalker Lake Public Water Access Site

Stalker Lake · Elbow Lake, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
11 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,341 acres
Nearest town
14 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4 mi E of Dalton on Cnty Rd 12, then 2 mi N and E on Twp Rd to E shore.

Directions

Star Lake, E Quiram Public Water Access Site

Star Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
4,809 acres
Nearest town
20 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 5 mi W of Dent on Mn Hwy 108, then 2 mi S on Twp Rd to E shore.

Directions

Star Lake, N 108 Public Water Access Site

Star Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
27 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
4,809 acres
Nearest town
19 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 5 mi W of Dent on Mn Hwy 108 to N shore.

Directions

Stuart Lake Public Water Access Site

Stuart Lake · Parkers Prairie, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
757 acres
Nearest town
29 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 2.5 mi NW of Vining to NE shore.

Directions

Swan Lake Public Water Access Site #2

Swan Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
784 acres
Nearest town
6 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4 mi SE of Fergus Falls on Cnty Rd 29 to E shore.

Directions

Sybil Lake Public Water Access Site

Sybil Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
654 acres
Nearest town
14 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3.5 mi S of Vergas to SE shore.

Directions

Tamarac Lake Public Water Access Site

Tamarac Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
416 acres
Nearest town
16 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2.5 mi W of Dunvila on MN Hwy 34 to S shore.

Directions

Ten Mile Lake Public Water Access Site #1

Ten Mile Lake · Elbow Lake, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
1,445 acres
Nearest town
13 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3.5 mi SW of Dalton on Cnty Rd 35, then 0.5 mi S on access road to E shore.

Directions

Twin Lake Public Water Access Site #2

Twin Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
390 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 9.5 mi NW of the city of Battle Lake to E shore of eastern lake.

Directions

Walker Lake Public Water Access Site

Walker Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
694 acres
Nearest town
27 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4.5 mi NE of Amor to N shore.

Directions

Wall Lake Public Water Access Site

Wall Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
756 acres
Nearest town
5 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3.5 mi E of Fergus Falls on Mn Hwy 210 to N shore.

Directions

West Battle Lake (E) Public Water Access Site

West Battle Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
27 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
5,672 acres
Nearest town
31 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2.5 mi NE of the city of Clitheral to E shore.

Directions

West Battle Lake (W) Public Water Access Site

West Battle Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
5,672 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by City of Battle Lake

Directions: 0.5 mi N of the city of Battle Lake on Cnty Rd 16 to W shore.

Directions

West Leaf Lake Public Water Access Site

West Leaf Lake · New York Mills, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
729 acres
Nearest town
37 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 6 mi N of Henning of on Mn Hwy 108, then W on Twp Rd to N shore.

Directions

West Lost Lake Public Water Access Site

West Lost Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
915 acres
Nearest town
12 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 6 mi N of Underwood on Cnty Rd 35 to E shore.

Directions

West McDonald Lake Public Water Access Site

West McDonald Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
584 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3.5 mi S of Vergas on Cnty Rd 35, then 1.5 mi S on Cnty Rd 85, then Eon access road to W shore.

Directions

West Silent Lake (E) Public Water Access Site

West Silent Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
No
Lake size
340 acres
Nearest town
19 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 7 mi W of Dent on Mn Hwy 108, then 0.5 mi S to N shore.

Directions

East Leaf Lake Public Water Access Site

East Leaf Lake · New York Mills, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
35 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi W of Deer Creek on Cnty Rd 50, then 0.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 67 to NE shore of lake.

Directions

Hoffman Lake Public Water Access Site

West McDonald Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
16 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From Dent follow State Hwy 108 west for 4.2 miles to CR 85. Take CR 85 north for 1.5 miles to Mac Cir. Follow Mac Cir east for 0.6 miles to the access.

Directions

Hoot Lake Public Water Access Site

Hoot Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Lake size
158 acres

Managed by City of Fergus Falls

Directions: In the city of Fergus Falls, 0.75 mi S of Cnty Rd 1 to W shore.

Directions

Lida Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

North Lida Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
16 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2 mi N of downtown Pelican Rapids on US Hwy 59, then 4.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 4 to N shore.

Directions

Lida Lake (S) Public Water Access Site

South Lida Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
18 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: In Maplewood State Park, 7.5 mi SE of the city of Pelican Rapids to Eshore of south arm of lake.

Directions

Lizzie Lake Public Water Access Site #1

Lizzie (north portion) Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
16 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4 mi N of downtown Pelican Rapids on US Hwy 59, then 1 mi E on Twp Rdto W shore.

Directions

Middle Leaf Lake Public Water Access Site

Middle Leaf Lake · New York Mills, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
36 mi from Alexandria

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 5.5 mi N of Henning on Mn Hwy 108 to western section of East Leaf Lake.

Directions

Otter Tail River Resevoir, Robert Hannah Recreational Area Public Water Access Site

Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
61 acres

Managed by City of Fergus Falls

Directions: In Fergus Falls, W Vernon Ave and S. Calvin Street, AKA Riverside Park

Directions

Pebble Lake Public Water Access Site

Pebble Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
179 acres

Managed by City of Fergus Falls

Directions: In De Lagoon Park, 1 mi S of Fergus Falls on US Hwy 59 to NW shore.

Directions

Portage Lake Public Water Access Site #1

Portage (main bay) · New York Mills, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
32 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 1 mi E of downtown Ottertail on Mn Hwy 108, then 1 mi S on Cnty Rd 61 to SE shore.

Directions

Silver Lake Public Water Access Site #6

Third Silver (Main Bay) · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
16 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Approximately 3 mi NW of the city of Battle Lake to N shore of southern section of lake.

Directions

Brown Lake Public Water Access Site

Brown Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
164 acres
Nearest town
16 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 7 mi NW of the city of Battle Lake to SE shore.

Directions

Otter Tail Lake (W) Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
13,845 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3.5 mi N of the city of Battle Lake on Mn Hwy 78, then 1 mi W and N on Cnty Rd 72 to SW shore.

Directions

Pleasant Lake Public Water Access Site #2

Pleasant Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
1 spaces
Car parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
482 acres
Nearest town
11 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4.5 mi N of Underwood on Cnty Rd 35, then .75 mi W on Twp Rd to N shore.

Directions

Twentyone Lake, Maplewood State Park Public Water Access Site

Twenty-one Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
114 acres
Nearest town
15 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: In Maplewood State Park, Enter from Co Rd 24, south side of park

Directions

Annie Battle Lake Public Water Access Site

Annie Battle Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Lake size
358 acres
Nearest town
20 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Located at Glendalough State Park boat rental 4 miles NE of Battle Lake at end of paved park entrance road (Whitetail Lane)

Directions

Big Pine Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

Big Pine Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
4,834 acres
Nearest town
20 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3.5 mi NE of Perham on Cnty Rd 8, then E on access road to N shore.

Directions

East Lost Lake Public Water Access Site

East Lost Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
505 acres
Nearest town
14 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 9 mi NE of Underwood to W shore.

Directions

Lizzie Lake River Public Water Access Site

Lizzie Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
4,145 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From Pelican Rapids go 2 miles N on Hwy 59. Go east 1.4 miles on Co Hwy 4. Go N .75 miles on 220th Ave. to site.

Directions

Long Lake Public Water Access Site #13

Long Lake · Perham, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
1,173 acres
Nearest town
28 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2 mi NW of the city of Ottertail on Cnty Rd 1 to SW shore.

Directions

Otter Tail River, Diversion Dam Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail River · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
3 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by Otter Tail County

Directions: From Fergus Falls, MN go east on Co Hwy 1/East Fir Ave. to Diversion Road near edge of town. Go north 1.25 miles to Diversion dam. Parking along road.

Directions

Otter Tail River, Hwy 1 Public Water Access Site

Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
4 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 2 mi NE of Fergus Falls on Cnty Rd 1.

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Otter Tail River, Hwy 210 Public Water Access Site

Wall Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Car parking
8 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
5 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 4 mi E of Fergus Falls on Mn Hwy 210.

Directions

Otter Tail River, Mt. Faith Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail River Reservoir · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
3 spaces
Car parking
3 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
43 acres

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: In Fergus Falls on Mount Faith Avenue.

Directions

Otter Tail River, Phelps Mill Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail River · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
50 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
No
Nearest town
14 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by Otter Tail County

Directions: From Maine, MN go south on Co Hwy 45 (becomes 295th St. and Phelps Mill Rd.) for 2.5 miles to Phelps Mill Park. Parking lot north of dam and mill.

Directions

Otter Tail River, Taplin Gorge/Friberg Dam Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail River · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
7 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by Otter Tail Power

Directions: From Elizabeth, MN go east 4.5 miles on Co Hwy 10 to 215th Ave. Go North for 1 mile to 290th St. Go east for 1 mile to Taplin Gorge/Friberg Dam parking area.

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Rush Lake Public Water Access Site #2

Rush Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
152 acres
Nearest town
4 mi from Fergus Falls

Managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Directions: 4 mi SW of Fergus Falls to SW shore.

Directions

West Silent Lake (W) Public Water Access Site

West Silent Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
340 acres
Nearest town
19 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: Take CR 108 east out of Pelican Rapids for 10.5 miles to Silent Acres Dr. Follow Silent Acres Dr north for 0.3 miles to the access.

Directions

Wright Lake Public Water Access Site

Wright Lake · Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
69 acres

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: In the city of Fergus Falls, 0.75 mi S of Cnty Rd 1, to E shore.

Directions

Canoe Access

Beers Lake · Pelican Rapids, Otter Tail County

Surface
Ground
Lake size
235 acres
Nearest town
18 mi from Fergus Falls

Directions

Paul Lake Boat Ramp near Frazee

Paul Lake · Frazee, Otter Tail County

Lake size
330 acres
Nearest town
17 mi from Detroit Lakes

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