Every public boat ramp and launch on Otter Tail River in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
4 public launches · 4 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 1 with restrooms
🧼 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
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County
Managed by Otter Tail County
Directions: From Fergus Falls, MN go east on Co Hwy 1/East Fir Ave. to Diversion Road near edge of town. Go north 1.25 miles to Diversion dam. Parking along road.
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Fergus Falls on Mount Faith Avenue.
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County
Managed by Otter Tail County
Directions: From Maine, MN go south on Co Hwy 45 (becomes 295th St. and Phelps Mill Rd.) for 2.5 miles to Phelps Mill Park. Parking lot north of dam and mill.
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County
Managed by Otter Tail Power
Directions: From Elizabeth, MN go east 4.5 miles on Co Hwy 10 to 215th Ave. Go North for 1 mile to 290th St. Go east for 1 mile to Taplin Gorge/Friberg Dam parking area.