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Cottonwood Lake (Blue Earth County) Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Cottonwood Lake in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Cottonwood Lake covers about 196 acres.

2 public launches · 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: Blue Earth County

Ramps and launches

Cottonwood Lake Public Water Access Site #2

Mapleton, Blue Earth County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
16 mi from Mankato

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 6 mi E of Mapleton on N shore.

Directions

Lost Marsh WMA Public Water Access Site

Mapleton, Blue Earth County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
18 mi from Mankato

Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife

Directions: From CR 14 head east on 132nd St for 1 miles to 620th Ave. Follow 620th Ave north for 0.3 miles to access road.

Directions

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