Little McDonald Lake Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Little McDonald Lake in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Little McDonald Lake covers about 1,506 acres.

2 public launches · 2 with trailer ramps · 1 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: Otter Tail County

Ramps and launches

Little McDonald Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Trailer parking: 6 spaces
Restroom: Yes
Dock: Yes
Nearest town: 15 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: From US 10 in Perham follow Hwy 34 west for 4 miles to E Little Mcdonald Dr. Follow E Little Mcdonald Dr around the lake and continue onto N Little Mcdonald Dr for 3.7 miles to the access.

Directions

Little McDonald Lake (S) Public Water Access Site

Frazee, Otter Tail County

Launch: Trailer launch
Lanes: 1
Trailer parking: 0 spaces
Restroom: No
Dock: No
Nearest town: 16 mi from Detroit Lakes

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: 3 mi N of Dent on Cnty Rd 35, then 1 mi E on Cnty Rd 34 to S shore.

Directions

Other lakes and rivers nearby

Paul Lake (2)
West McDonald Lake (2)
Star Lake (Otter Tail County) (2)
Dead Lake (4)
Little Pine Lake (Otter Tail County) (2)
West Silent Lake (2)
Beers Lake (2)
Franklin Lake (Otter Tail County) (2)