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Island Lake Reservoir Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Island Lake Reservoir in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Island Lake Reservoir covers about 8,280 acres.

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

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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: St. Louis County

Ramps and launches

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Island Lake, Dam Site Public Water Access Site

Arnold, St. Louis County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
13 mi from Hermantown

Managed by Minnesota Power

Directions: 15 miles north of Duluth, off CSAH 4, on the north bank of the Cloquet River.

Directions

Island Lake, Minnesota Power (N) Public Water Access Site

Arnold, St. Louis County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
14 spaces
Car parking
3 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
18 mi from Duluth

Managed by Minnesota Power

Directions: Take Hwy 4 north for 17 miles out of Duluth to access.

Directions

Island Lake, Abbot Road (E) Public Water Access Site

Arnold, St. Louis County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Dock
Yes
Nearest town
15 mi from Hermantown

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 13 mi N of Arrowhead Rd in Duluth on Cnty Rd 4, then .5 mi E on access road to E shore.

Directions

Cloquet River Public Water Access Site

Arnold, St. Louis County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Nearest town
13 mi from Hermantown

Managed by Minnesota Power

Directions: 14 miles north of Duluth, on the Cloquet River.

Directions

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