Every public boat ramp and launch on Mississippi River in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
9 public launches · 8 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 1 confirmed free · 3 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.
Counties: Beltrami County, Clearwater County, Hubbard County
Bemidji, Beltrami County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: E of Bemidji 9.5 miles on Co Rd 8, S .3 mile on Co Rd 25 to site on E.
Bemidji, Beltrami County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8 mi SW of Bemidji and 2 mi SE of Cnty Rd 5 on N bank of river.
Bemidji, Beltrami County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi SW of Bemidji off Cnty Rds 7 & 3 on S bank of river.
Bemidji, Hubbard County
Managed by Hubbard County
Directions: From Bemidji, W on U.S. Hwy 2, S on Cty Hwy 2, then E on 270th St.
Walker, Beltrami County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: From Cass Lake go E. on Hwy 2, then N. on Co Rd 10, then E. on Smurler Rd SE, then N. on Forest Road 2171 to river bridge parking area.
Bagley, Clearwater County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 7 mi N of the city of Lake Itasca off Cnty Rd 40 on S bank of river.
Bemidji, Beltrami County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 7.5 mi SW of Bemidji on N side of Cnty Rd 7 and across river from Iron Bridge Campground.
Bagley, Clearwater County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1/4 mile north of Itasca State Park and .7 mile west of the intersection of Hwy 200 and CSAH 2, on north side of Hwy 200.
Bagley, Clearwater County