85 public launches · 61 with trailer ramps · 20 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 28 with restrooms
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Ann Lake · Howard Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi S of the city of Howard Lake, to SW shore.
Little Mary Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Within Lake Maria State Park. Enter from Clementa Ave NW.
Upper Maple Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: 3.5 mi NE of the city of Maple Lake on Cnty Rd 37, to NE shore.
Marie Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: In the city of Fairhaven, in the Fairhaven Mill Pond County Park.
Pelican Lake · Monticello, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: Take State Hwy 25 southwest from Monticello Interstate Hwy 94 Interchange Exit 193 for 3.6 miles to CR 37. Follow CR 37 east for 2.3 miles to Fallon Ave. NE. Follow Fallon Ave NE south for 280 feet and travel east into Pelican Lake WMA Water Access Road.
Bass Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5 mi N of Annandale on Co.Rd. 24, 1 mi W on 120 then .5 mile S to SW shore.
Beebe Lake · Hanover, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi W of Hanover, to N shore.
Birch Lake · Monticello, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5 mi SW of Monticello to SE shore.
Brooks Lake · Cokato, Wright County
Managed by City of Cokato
Directions: In Cokato's Veterans Memorial Park off of Johnson Ave NW
Buffalo Lake · Buffalo, Wright County
Managed by City of Buffalo
Directions: In the city of Buffalo, on E shore.
Camp Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8 mi SW of the city of Maple Lake, to N shore.
Cedar Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi NE of Annandale, to W shore.
Cedar Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: 3 miles northeast of Annandale, off Mn Highway #55, on the north shore of Cedar Lake.
Charlotte Lake · Rockford, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 mi W of Hanover, to N shore.
Cokato Lake · Cokato, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.5 mi N of the city of Cokato on Cnty Rd 4, to E shore.
Collinwood Lake · Cokato, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: From US 12 2.5 miles west of Cokato, follow Rhoades Ave SW south for 2 miles to 70th St SW. Take 70th St SW west for 0.4 miles to the access.
Collinwood Lake · Dassel, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 miles southwest of Cokato, off County Road 31, in Collinwood Park, on the south shore of Collinwood Lake.
Constance Lake · Buffalo, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.5 mi N of downtown Buffalo, on W shore.
Crawford Lake · Montrose, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: 5 miles south of Buffalo, on MN Highway #25, on the south shore of Crawford Lake.
Dean Lake · Buffalo, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5 mi NW of Rockford on Mn Hwy 55, then 1 mi S on Cnty Rd 14 to SE shore.
Dog Lake · Winsted, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: 6 miles southwest of Waverly, west of Country Road 8, in Oscar/Anna Johnson Park, on the northeast side of Dog Lake.
Dutch Lake · Howard Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In the city of Howard Lake, on S shore.
Eagle Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by Township
Directions: Approximately 5 mi W of Monticello, Lind Co Park, 9315 Armitage Avenue. Town of Silver Creek.
Fish Lake · Clearwater, Wright County
Managed by Clearwater Township
Directions: 3 miles southeast of Cleawater, off a Township Road, on the northeast shore of Fish Lake.
Fountain Lake · Montrose, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi SE of Montrose to N shore.
French Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4.5 mi SW of Annandale to W shore.
Granite Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5 mi S of Annandale, to W shore.
Howard Lake · Howard Lake, Wright County
Managed by City of Howard Lake
Directions: In the city of Howard Lake, just north of Highway #12, off CSAH 7, on the south shore of Howard Lake.
Howard Lake · Howard Lake, Wright County
Managed by City of Howard Lake
Directions: In the city of Howard Lake, across from the fairgrounds, on the southwest shore of Howard Lake.
Ida Lake · Becker, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.75 mi E of the city of Silver Creek to SE shore.
Indian Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4.5 mi N of the city of Maple Lake, to E shore.
John Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi SW of Annandale to S shore.
Limestone Lake · Clearwater, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 7 mi N of the city of Maple Lake, to N shore on 130th St.
Little Waverly Lake · Waverly, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: From Waverly, 1 mile northwest on County Road 8, on the northeast shore of Little Waverly Lake.
Locke Lake · Becker, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5 mi SE of Clearwater to NE shore.
Upper Maple Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by City of Maple Lake
Directions: 1 mi E of the city of Maple Lake on Mn Hwy 55, to S shore.
Martha Lake · Rockford, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 mi SW of Hanover, to SE shore.
Mary Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1 mi NE of the city of Maple Lake, on W shore.
Millstone Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 mi N of the city of Maple Lake on Cnty Rd 8 to SW shore.
Mink Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Maple Lake, take CR 7 north for 3 miles to 80th St NW. Follow 80th St NW east for 0.6 miles to the access.
Moose Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: From Hwy 37 follow Pleason Ave NW north for 1.5 miles to 47th St NW. Take 47th St NW west for 0.2 miles west to Quimby Ave NW. Follow Quimby Ave NW north for 0.3 miles to 50th St NW. Take 50th St NW west for 0.9 miles to the access.
Mud Lake · Cokato, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: 6 miles north of Cokato, on County Road 4, in Mud Lake County Park, on the east shore of Mud Lake.
Nixon Lake · Clearwater, Wright County
Managed by Clearwater Township
Directions: 4 miles south of Clearwater, on MN Highway 24, on the north shore of Nixon Lake.
Pelican Lake · Monticello, Wright County
Managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Directions: Take CR 25 south out of Monticello for 3.5 miles to CR 37. Follow CR 37 east for 1.5 miles to Edmonson Ave NE. Follow Edmonson Ace NE south for 1.3 miles to the access.
Pleasant Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: In Clearwater-Pleasant Regional Park, 1 mi N of Annandale on Mn Hwy 24, then W on 90th St, then S into park to N shore.
Pleasant Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by City of Annandale
Directions: In Annandale City Park, on S shore.
Pulaski Lake · Buffalo, Wright County
Managed by City of Buffalo
Directions: 1 mi N of the city of Buffalo on Cnty Rd 114, to SW shore.
Ramsey Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1.5 mi S of the city of Maple Lake on Cnty Rd 8, to SE shore.
Rock Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.5 mi S of the city of Maple Lake on Co. 8, near Rock Lake Campground, on E shore.
Sugar Lake · Clearwater, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6.5 mi S of Clearwater on Cnty Rd 7, to NE shore.
Sugar Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Notes: Sugar Lake, South Public Water Access in Wright County is closed for construction 'til September 14th. Please use the access on the north side (limited parking) or plan to use another waterbody.
Directions: 4.5 mi NE of Annandale to S shore.
Sullivan Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi E of the city of Maple Lake on Hwy. 55 then N on Crofoot Ave .5 mi.
West Lake Sylvia · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1.5 mi S of South Haven on Cnty Rd 2, then 2 mi S on Quinn Ave to SW shore of Twin Lake.
Union Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi SW of South Haven on Cnty Rd 2, to SE shore.
Waverly Lake · Waverly, Wright County
Managed by City of Waverly
Directions: In the city of Waverly, on the southeast shore of Waverly Lake.
Buffalo Lake · Buffalo, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 0.5 mi W of the city of Buffalo on Cnty Rd 9, to N shore.
Buffalo Lake · Buffalo, Wright County
Managed by City of Buffalo
Directions: Just south of the city of Buffalo, off Country Road 12, on the south shore of Buffalo Lake.
Deer Lake · Buffalo, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.5 mi SW of Buffalo, to S shore.
Mississippi River · Monticello, Wright County
Managed by City of Monticello
Directions: In Monticello off of River St E
Mississippi River · Big Lake, Wright County
Managed by City of Otsego
Directions: Follow Hwy 39 east out of Monticello for 4.3 miles to Kadler Ave. Take Kadler Ave north for 0.9 miles to the access.
Mississippi River · Monticello, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: From Monticello, 3 miles west on County Road 75, then right at the park entrance sign.
Waverly Lake · Waverly, Wright County
Managed by City of Waverly
Directions: In Waverly's Waterfront Legion Park.
Emma Lake · Winsted, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 mi SE of the city of Howard Lake, to E shore.
Green Mountain Lake · Buffalo, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.5 mi E of Buffalo on Cnty Rd 34 to SE shore.
Howard Lake · Howard Lake, Wright County
Managed by Middleville Township
Directions: 1 mile north of the city of Howard Lake, on CSAH 6, on the north shore of Howard Lake.
Little Eagle Lake · Becker, Wright County
Managed by Township
Directions: Lind County Park, 9315 Armitage Ave NW. Monticello, MN, Township of Silver Lake
North Lake · Becker, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: From I-94 follow CR 8 south for 2.5 miles to 127th St NW. Take 127th St NW east for 2.1 miles to Clementa Ave NW. Follow Clementa Ave NW north for 0.2 miles to the access.
Pelican Lake · Monticello, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi E of downtown Buffalo on Cnty Rd 35, then 2 mi N on Cnty Rd 15, to SW shore.
School Section Lake · Waverly, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 mi NE of the city of Howard Lake to E shore.
Shakopee Lake · Cokato, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6.5 mi SW of Cokato, to N shore.
Smith Lake · Howard Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.5 mi W of the city of Howard Lake, to SE shore.
White Lake · Maple Lake, Wright County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.75 mi SW of the city of Maple Lake on Cnty Rd 7, to W shore.
North Fork Crow River · Howard Lake, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: From the city of Howard Lake, 6 miles north & east on Country Road 7, in Anderson Country Park on the north bank of the North Fork of the Crow River.
North Fork Crow River · Montrose, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: 5 miles south of Buffalo, on County Road 25, in Crow Spring County Park, on the west bank of the North Fork of the Crow River.
Crow River · Hanover, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: In Riverside County Park in Hanover, 1 miles east of County Road 19, on the east bank of the river.
North Fork Crow River · Cokato, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: 5 miles north of Cokato, on County Road 3, then 0.8 miles east on 7th Street fo the Wildlife Park, access is on the North Fork of the Crow River.
North Fork Crow River · Howard Lake, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: From the city of Howard Lake, 2 miles west on US Hiway #12, then 4 miles north on County Road 5, access is on the North Fork of the Crow Wing River.
North Fork Crow River · Waverly, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: 3 miles north of Waverly, on County Road 9, in Humphrey-Arends County Park, on the south bank of the North Fork of the Crow River.
Mississippi River · Elk River, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: 1.5 miles south of the city of Elk River, off County Road 42, on 96th Street.
North Fork Crow River · Annandale, Wright County
Managed by Wright County
Directions: Take CR 3 NW north out of Cokato for 7.8 miles to the access.
Crow River · Albertville, Wright County
Managed by Three Rivers Park District
Directions: From Territorial Road/Hwy. 116, the access is off SE corner of the bridge, near the dog off-leash area.
Bertram Lake · Monticello, Wright County
Clearwater Lake · Annandale, Wright County
Lake Charlotte · Rockford, Wright County
Little Pulaski Lake · Buffalo, Wright County