Every public boat ramp and launch on Dead Lake in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Dead Lake covers about 7,827 acres.
4 public launches · 4 with trailer ramps · 2 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.
Counties: Otter Tail County
Perham, Otter Tail County
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.
Perham, Otter Tail County
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.
Perham, Otter Tail County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 14 mi N of Underwood to S shore of W section of lake.
Perham, Otter Tail County
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.