Every public boat ramp and launch on Superior Lake in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Superior Lake covers about 1,636,356 acres.
36 public launches · 15 with trailer ramps · 14 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 3 confirmed free · 14 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.
Counties: Lake County, Cook County, St. Louis County
Grand Marais, Cook County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: At the southern edge of Grand Marais on Co Rd 10
Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8.3 miles South of Knife River on N Shore Dr
Silver Bay, Cook County
Managed by Tofte Township
Directions: In city of Tofte off Cnty Rd 24 on Lake Superior.
Silver Bay, Lake County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1.8 miles North of Gooseberry Falls State Park on Hwy 61
Grand Marais, Cook County
Managed by City of Grand Marais
Directions: On the south side of US Highway #61, southwest of downtown Grand Marais, in the campground area.
Two Harbors, Lake County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: East side of Scenic Hwy 61, south of the Knife River bridge, on CR 104, at the Knife River Marina.
Silver Bay, Lake County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1.2 mi S of the city of Silver Bay on Lake Superior.
Silver Bay, Cook County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 miles south of Schroeder off of Hwy 61
Two Harbors, Lake County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: At the south end of the city of Two Harbors, 1 mile east of US Highway #61, on the northwest shore of Lake Superior.
Two Harbors, Lake County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In the city of Two Harbors, adjacent to the Two Harbors Municipal Campground, on Lake Superior.
Neebing, Cook County
Managed by Grand Portage Band
Directions: Take Co Rd 17 south 0.5 miles from Grand Portage, then east on Marina Rd
Grand Marais, Cook County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Notes: The road is washed out to the watercraft campsite. Road to the PWA is open.
Directions: 1.5 mi E of Hovland on US Hwy 61 on N shore of Lake Superior.
Grand Marais, Cook County
Managed by Cook County
Directions: In the city of Hovland, on Lake Superior.
Two Harbors, Lake County
Managed by Knife Recreation Board, Lake County
Directions: East side of Knife River on CR 104, NE of the Knife River Marina
Superior, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Duluth, under the Blatnik Bridge (US Hwy 53) on S bank.
Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: 6.5 miles south of Knife River on N Shore Dr
Silver Bay, Lake County
Managed by North Shore Mining
Directions: North east of City of Silver Bay off E. Lakeview Drive.
Grand Marais, Cook County
Managed by MNDOT
Directions: 5 miles south of Grand Marais on Hwy 61
Silver Bay, Cook County
Managed by Schroeder Township
Directions: In the city of Schroeder just E of Hwy 61 by Father Baragas' Cross.
Silver Bay, Lake County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 miles north of Silver Bay on Hwy 61 in Tettegouche State Park
Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Duluth
Directions: Take Hwy 61 north 3.5 miles from Hwy 35 to Brighton Beach Rd
Grand Marais, Cook County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 miles north of entrace to Cascade River State Park on Hwy 61
Two Harbors, Lake County
Managed by MNDOT
Directions: 1.4 miles north of Two Harbors on Hwy 61
Two Harbors, Lake County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Gooseberry Falls State Park on CR 1
Silver Bay, Lake County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Near northern boundary of Split Rock Lighthouse State Park on Hwy 61
Grand Marais, Cook County
Managed by Lutsen Township
Directions: 1.5 miles north of Lutsen on Hwy 61
Silver Bay, Lake County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Near southern boundary of Split Rock Lighthouse State Park on Hwy 61
Two Harbors, Lake County
Managed by MNDOT
Notes: Damaged steps from parking lot to Stewart River are removed.
Directions: 2.3 miles north of Two Harbors on Hwy 61
Silver Bay, Cook County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1 mile north of Schroeder on Hwy 61
Duluth, St. Louis County
Grand Marais, Cook County
Silver Bay, Lake County
Duluth, St. Louis County
Duluth, St. Louis County
Superior, St. Louis County
Superior, St. Louis County