16 public launches · 8 with trailer ramps · 8 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 1 confirmed free · 7 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
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Oliver (east portion) Lake · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Head north from US 12 for 4.5 miles to access.
Camp Lake · Benson, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 miles E of Swift Falls
Hassel Lake · Benson, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5.5 miles north of Benson on CR 29
Marsh · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4.5 mi W of Appleton to N shore of lake.
Monson Lake · Willmar, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From CR 9, 1.9 miles west of Sunberg, follow CR 95 south for 3 miles into Monson Lake Memorial State Park. Access is on the southern side of the lake.
Shakopee Creek · Benson, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Head south on CR 29 from Benson for 8 miles to CR 6. Follow CR 6 west for 3.5 miles to CR 19. Follow CR 19 north for 0.8 miles to the access.
Chippewa River · Benson, Swift County
Managed by City of Benson
Directions: Just west of Benson Park off of Atlantic Ave.
Oliver (west portion) Lake · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Head north from US 12 for 4.5 miles to access.
Hollerberg Lake · Benson, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: Head north out of Murdock on CR 33 for 5.1 miles to 20th St SE. Follow 20th St SE west for 1 mile to Dnr Rd. Follow Dnr road for 0.4 miles to the access.
Minnesota River · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Directions: 4 mi SW of Appleton, just below Marsh Lake Dam.
Pomme de Terre River · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take 90th St SW west out of Appleton for 2 miles. Follow CR 51 south for 1 mile to 100th St SW. Follow 100th St SW west for 1.3 miles to the access.
Pomme de Terre River · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi NE of Appleton at the US Hwy 12 bridge.
Pomme de Terre River · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by City of Appleton
Directions: In Appleton City Park, off US Hwy 59.
Pomme de Terre River · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From US 12 follow 200th Ave SW north for 4 miles to 30th St. Follow 30th St NW east for 1 mile to the access.
Pomme de Terre River · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Head north from Appleton on Hwy 119 for 2 miles to 60th St SW. Follow 60th St SW east for 1.7 miles to the access.
Shible Lake · Appleton, Swift County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: 4 mi NW of Appleton to S shore.