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Bowstring River Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Bowstring River in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there.

3 public launches · 1 with trailer ramps · 2 carry-in kayak/canoe launches

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Before you launch in Minnesota

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

Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.

Counties: Itasca County

Ramps and launches

Bowstring River, #3 Public Water Access Site

Cohasset, Itasca County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
24 mi from Grand Rapids

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 13 mi N of the city of Deer River on Mn Hwy 6 to E bank of river.

Directions

Bowstring River, #1 Public Water Access Site

Cohasset, Itasca County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
40 mi from Grand Rapids

Managed by U.S. Forest Service

Directions: 3 miles south of the city of Dora Lake, on County Raod 147, on the east shore of the Bowstring River.

Directions

Bowstring River, #2 Public Water Access Site

Cohasset, Itasca County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
39 mi from Grand Rapids

Managed by U.S. Forest Service

Directions: 5 miles north of Max, off CSAH 4, on the west bank of the Bowstring River.

Directions

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