42 public launches · 22 with trailer ramps · 20 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 2 confirmed free · 13 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
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Duck Lake · Madison Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: .5 mi N of the city of Madison Lake on SE shore.
Eagle Lake · Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: 4 mi W of the City of Madison Lake.
George Lake · Madison Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: 3.5 mi NW of the city of Madison Lake on shore.
Ida Lake · Winnebago, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From US-169 take 127th St east for 2 miles to access road.
Indian Lake · Janesville, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From US-14 follow 631st Ave south for 2 miles to 195th St. Follow 195th St west for 0.9 miles to the access.
Lura Lake · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: Head south on Hwy 7 from Mapleton for 3.3 miles to 111th St. Follow 111th St west for 2 miles to 569th Ave. Take 569th Ave south for 0.3 miles to the access.
Lura Lake · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi SW of Mapleton on NW shore.
Lura Lake · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: 4.5 mi S of Mapleton on NE shore.
Lura Lake · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: From US-169 head east on 100th St for 5.6 miles to the acces
Madison Lake · Madison Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by City of Madison Lake
Directions: In the SW corner of the city of Madison Lake on NW shore.
Rice Lake · Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 15, 1.2 miles west of St Clair, follow 599th Ave south for 3 miles to the access. Channel to lake not open yet.
Wita Lake · Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5 mi W of the city of Madison Lake, on N shore.
Ballantyne Lake · Madison Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1 mi NW of the City of Madison Lake on S shore.
Crystal Lake · Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County
Managed by City of Lake Crystal
Directions: On E side of City of Lake Crystal on NW shore.
Loon Lake · Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi E of the city of Lake Crystal to S shore.
Madison Lake · Madison Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi SE of the city of Madison Lake on S shore.
Madison Lake · Madison Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: 2 mi SE of the city of Madison Lake on SE shore.
Mills Lake · Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.5 mi NE of Garden City on S shore.
Watonwan River · Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: 4.5 mi SW of Garden City on CSAH 20 on SE corner of bridge.
Watonwan River · Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: 10.5 mi SW of Lake Crysal on CSAH 32 on SE corner of bridge.
Blue Earth River · North Mankato, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: From US-169 head southeast on Hwy 90 for 2.3 miles to the access.
Watonwan River · Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: Southern Edge of the Blue Earth County Fairgrounds
Gilfillin Lake · Madison Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: Take 227th St west out of Madison Lake for 1.3 miles to 610th Ave. Follow 610th Ave north for 0.1 miles to the access.
Madison Lake · Madison Lake, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: From CR 60, 2.3 miles south of Madison Lake, follow CR 17 east for 1.5 miles to CR 48. Follow CR 48 north for 0.8 miles to the access. In Lone Pine Park
Blue Earth River · North Mankato, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: From US-169 follow Hwy 9 east for 1.2 miles to Glory Ln. Take Glory Ln north for 0.2 miles to the access.
Cottonwood Lake · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi E of Mapleton on N shore.
Hobza Marsh · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: From State Highway 83 head south on CR 14 for 4.2 miles to the access.
Ida Lake · Winnebago, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Vernon Center head South 3 miles on 169 to 127th ST then East 2 miles to Parking Lot on North side
Le Sueur River · Mankato, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: From State Highway 22 follow 195th St east for 0.7 miles to the access.
Le Sueur River · Mankato, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: 4 mi S of Mankato on S bank of river.
Cottonwood Lake · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
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.
Maple River · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: .5 mi E of Good Thunder on CSAH 10.
Perch Lake · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5.5 mi NE of Mapleton on N shore.
Cobb River · Mankato, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: Follow CR 16 south out of Mankato for 7 miles to the access.
Le Sueur River · Mankato, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: From State Highway 22 head west on 185th St for 1.4 miles to Jasmine Rd. Follow Jasmine Rd north for 0.8 miles to the access.
Le Sueur River · North Mankato, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: Follow Hwy 66 south out of Mankato for 2.8 miles to the access.
Little Cobb River · Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: From State Highway 22 follow 158th St east for 2.3 miles to Lilac Rd E. Follow Lilac Rd E south for 0.8 miles to the access.
Minnesota River · Mankato, Blue Earth County
Managed by City of Mankato
Directions: In Mankato's Riverfront Park off of W Rock St.
Watonwan River · Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: Northern edge of the Blue Earth County Fairgrounds.
Watonwan River · Lake Crystal, Blue Earth County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Madison St W at the northwest edge of Garden City.
Blue Earth River · Winnebago, Blue Earth County
Managed by Blue Earth County
Directions: SW of the City of Amboy off 521st Avenue at the Dodd Ford historic Bridge
Blue Earth River · North Mankato, Blue Earth County
Managed by City of Mankato
Directions: On W side of Mankato .5 miles N of US Hwy 169 on Minnesota River.