Every public boat ramp and launch on Island River in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
2 public launches · 2 carry-in kayak/canoe launches
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.
Counties: Lake County
Silver Bay, Lake County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 5.5 miles northwest of Sawbill Landing, just west of Forest Route 377, on the north shore of the Island River.
Silver Bay, Lake County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: From Hwy 1 in Isabella follow Wanless Rd east for 5.9 miles to Dumbbell Rd. Follow Dumbbell Rd north for 9 miles to Lake 29 Rd. Follow Lake 29 Rd for 2.5 miles to access.