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St. Louis River, Fond du Lac Reservoir Public Water Access Site

Esko, Carlton County

St. Louis River, Fond du Lac Reservoir Public Water Access Site is a kayak and canoe launch in Esko, Minnesota, with no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
184 acres
Nearest town
10 mi from Hermantown

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From Carlton, take Hwy 210 west through Jay Cooke State Park to the Superior Hiking Trail parking lot

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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 ramps in Carlton 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.