31 public launches · 18 with trailer ramps · 12 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 3 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
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Mazaska Lake · Lonsdale, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 0.5 mi E of Shieldsville on Mn Hwy 21 to SE shore.
Union Lake · Elko New Market, Rice County
Managed by Rice County
Directions: Exit I-35 on westbound Londsdale Blvd. Head south on Bagley Ave from Londsdale Blvd for 0.7 miles to the access.
Upper Sakatah Lake · Waterville, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Sakatah Lake State Park, 3 mi W of Morristown on Mn Hwy 60, then 0.5 mi N to S shore of Upper Sakatah Lake.
Cannon Lake · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi SW of Faribault on Mn Hwy 60 to E shore.
Caron Lake · Waterville, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi N of Morristown on Cnty Rd 72, then 1 mi W on Cnty Rd 12, then 1.5 mi N on Twp Rd to E shore.
Cedar Lake · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi W of Faribault on Cnty Rd 38 to NE shore of eastern portion of the lake.
Circle Lake · Lonsdale, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 0.5 mi W of Millersburg on Cnty Rd 1, then 1 mi W on Cnty Rd 61 to NW shore.
Phelps Lake · Lonsdale, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1 mi S of Lonsdale, on Cnty Rd 4, then 3 mi W on Cnty Rd 59 to S shore of Cody Lake.
Kelly Lake · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.5 mi NW of Faribault on Mn Hwy 21, then 1 mi W on Cnty Rd 69, then W on Twp Rd to SW shore of Dudley Lake.
Fox Lake · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi N of Faribault on Cnty Rd 46, then 1 mi W on Cnty Rd 76, then N on Twp Rd to S shore.
French Lake · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.5 mi NW of Faribault on Cnty Rd 11, then 1.5 mi W on Cnty Rd 37, then 1 mi N on Cnty Rd 69, then 1 mi W on Twp Rd to SE shore.
Horseshoe Lake · Waterville, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 mi NW of Morristown on CNty Rd 16, then 2 mi W on Cnty Rd 14 to SE shore.
Hunt Lake · Lonsdale, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi SW of Shieldsville on Cnty Rd 10, then S on Cnty Rd 37 to NE shore.
Mazaska Lake · Lonsdale, Rice County
Managed by Rice County
Directions: In Shieldsville on Mn Hwy 21 to SW shore.
Roberds Lake · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi NW of Faribault on Cnty Rd 11, then 1.5 mi W on Cnty Rd 37, then 0.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 69, then E on gravel road to NW shore.
Shields Lake · Lonsdale, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi NW of Shieldsville on Mn Hwy 21 to N shore.
Sprague Lake · Waterville, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 0.5 mi W of Morristown on Mn Hwy 60, then 1 mi S on Cnty Rd 99, then 1mi W on Twp Rd to S shore.
Cannon River Reservoir · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by City of Faribault
Directions: Follow Co Rd 3 north out of Faribault for 4 miles to 151st St E. Follow 151st St E for 0.8 miles to access.
Mud Lake · Dundas, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: Head west from I-35 on Hwy 1 for 0.5 miles to Bagley Ave. Head north on Bagley Ave for 0.7 miles to 102nd St W. Follow 102nd St W west to the access.
Straight River · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.3 miles south of Faribault on Hwy 19
Cannon River · Dundas, Rice County
Managed by City of Dundas
Directions: From MN 3 in Dundas, head west on Hester St. 1/2 mile. The access is on the left just prior to the Cannon River bridge. A load/unload access with vehicle turnaround. Parking is available at Hester and Railway streets, Mill Towns Trail parking lot.
Cannon River · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by City of Faribault
Directions: On the north side of Faribault between 2nd Aveneu Northwest and the dam on the Cannon River.
Cannon River · Dundas, Rice County
Managed by Rice County
Directions: Follow Hwy 3 for 4.2 miles north out of Faribault to 151st St E. Follow 151st St E east for 0.7 miles to the access.
Elko New Market, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: From I-35 take Londsdale Blvd W for 1.2 miles to Benton Ave. Follow Benton Ave/70th St W for 1.2 miles to the access.
Straight River · Faribault, Rice County
Managed by City of Faribault
Directions: In Faribault's Tonka Park off of Division St E
Cannon River · Dundas, Rice County
Managed by City of Dundas
Directions: In Dundas, 3 blocsk south of County Road 1, on 1st Street, on the east bank of the Cannon River.
Cannon River · Waterville, Rice County
Managed by City of Morristown
Directions: In Morristown off of Franklin St
Heath Creek · Dundas, Rice County
Managed by City of Northfield
Directions: Southwest of Northfield on 100th St E
Lonsdale, Rice County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: Head south out of Lonsdale on CR 4 for 3 miles in the Robert J. Lick WMA.
Cannon River · Northfield, Rice County
Managed by City of Northfield
Directions: In Northfield, west of MN Highway 3, on the east bank of the Cannon River.
Wells Lake · Faribault, Rice County