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Nelson Slough, Nelson Park WMA (S) Public Water Access Site

East Park WMA Lake · Thief River Falls, Marshall County

Nelson Slough, Nelson Park WMA (S) Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch on East Park WMA Lake in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, with 2 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
1,720 acres
Nearest town
25 mi from Thief River Falls

Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife

Directions: From Strandquist, 2.5 miles east on 420th St. NW, then south 1 mile, then east 3 miles

Directions

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Fish in East Park WMA Lake

We have no fish records for this water yet. If you fish here, tell us what you catch.

Before you launch in Minnesota

🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.

Minnesota boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.

All 3 ramps on East Park WMA Lake · All ramps in Marshall County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.