29 public launches · 17 with trailer ramps · 8 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 6 confirmed free · 6 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
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Rush Lake · Becker, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi N of Clear Lake on US Hwy 10, then 5 mi E on Cnty Rd 16 to S shore.
Eagle Lake · Big Lake, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Notes: This site will be closed mid-April through early May 2025 for construction. It is planned to reopen before the fishing opener on May 10.
Directions: 1.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 5, then 1.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 75 to NW shore.
Elk Lake · Becker, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi N of Clear Lake on US Hwy 10, then 5.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 16, then then 2 mi S and W on Cnty Rd 53 to E shore.
Julia Lake · Becker, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi N on Hwy 10, then 3.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 16, then 1.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 6 then E on 42nd Street S.E. to W shore.
Briggs Lake · Clearwater, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi N of the city of Clear Lake on US Hwy 10, then 3.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 16, the 1.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 6, then E on 42nd St SE to NW shore.
Elk Lake · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Zimmerman, west 1.25 miles on County Road 4, then north 2.5 miles on County Road 1 to access across Elk Lake Road.
Ann Lake · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Managed by Orrock Township
Directions: 25301 165th Street NW, Big Lake, MN
Big Lake · Big Lake, Sherburne County
Managed by City of Big Lake
Directions: On the west side of the City of Big Lake, in Lakeside Municipal Park, on the southwest shore of Big Lake.
Birch Lake · Big Lake, Sherburne County
Managed by Big Lake Township
Directions: 3.5 mi E of the City of Big Lake on US Hwy 10, then 5 mi N on Cnty Rd15, then E on access road to W shore.
Camp Lake · Clearwater, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi E of Clear Lake on Hwy 10, north side of road
Mississippi River · Clearwater, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 0.25 mi E of Clearwater on Mn Hwy 24, on NE corner of bridge to E bank.
Sandy Lake · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Managed by Baldwin Township
Directions: From US 169 follow CR 9 east for 2 miles to CR 19. Take CR 19 south for 1 mile to CR 28. Follow CR 28 east for 0.5 miles to 100th St NW. Take 100th St NW south for 0.2 miles to 287th Ave NW. Access is on 99 1/2 St NW.
West Hunter Lake · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Managed by Livonia Township
Directions: 2 mi E of Zimmerman on Cnty Rd 4, then 1 mi S on Cnty Rd 36, then E on 253rd Ave to W shore.
Fremont Lake · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Managed by City of Zimmerman
Directions: In the City of Zimmerman at junction of Lake Ave and Cedar St on W shore.
Mississippi River · Becker, Sherburne County
Managed by City of Becker
Directions: From Becker, W 1 mi on Hwy 10, S on CoRd 53, 3 mi to the site.
Mississippi River · Elk River, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Babcock Highway Rest Area, 0.5 mi E of the city of Elk River on US Hwy 10 at junction of Mn Hwy 101, on E bank.
Lower Orono Lake · Elk River, Sherburne County
Managed by City of Elk River
Directions: In Lake Orono Park, 0.5 mi W of Elk River on US Hwy 10 to W shore.
Briggs Lake · Becker, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi N of the city of Clear Lake on US Hwy 10, then 3.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 16, the 1.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 6 SE/105 Ave SE the E on 47 1/2 St, then N on 109th Ave
Sandy Lake · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Managed by Baldwin Township
Directions: 2.5 mi E of Zimmerman on Co.Rd.4, then 2 miles N on Co.Rd.19, then .5 miles E on 277th Ave, then 1 mile N on 100th St.
Saint Francis River · Big Lake, Sherburne County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 miles northeast of the City of Big Lake, on CSAH 15, on the west shore of the Saint Francis River.
Saint Francis River · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Directions: 2.5 miles west of Zimmerman, on CSAH 4, on the west shore of the Saint Francis River.
Battle Brook · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Directions: 3 miles northwest of Zimmerman, off CSAH 1, on the east shore of the Saint Francis River.
Elk River · Big Lake, Sherburne County
Managed by Big Lake Township
Directions: East of City of Big Lake and N of Hwy. 10 off 166th St.
Long Lake · Clearwater, Sherburne County
Managed by Haven Township
Directions: From US 10 follow 60th St SE west for 1.3 miles to 45th Ave SE. Follow 45th Ave SE south for 0.4 miles to the access.
Elk River · Big Lake, Sherburne County
Managed by Big Lake Township
Directions: From the city of Big Lake, N 1.5 mi on CoRd 5 to Lions Park, site in the park on the river.
Elk Lake · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Lake Fremont · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Saint Francis River · Zimmerman, Sherburne County
Elk River · Big Lake, Sherburne County