Every public boat ramp and launch on Vermilion River in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
5 public launches · 1 with trailer ramps · 4 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 2 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.
Counties: St. Louis County
Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Buyck, on E side Cnty Rd 24, and N bank.
Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 18 miles northeast of Orr, off Forest Route 491, on the northwest side of the Vermilion River.
Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Vermilion Dr north from Cook for 9.3 miles to Crane Lake Rd. Follow Crane Lake Rd/Co Rd 24 for 8 miles to Co Rd 422. Follow Co Rd 422 for 4.2 miles to access.
Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 mi SE of Buyck on Cnty Rd 24, to W bank and CCC campsite.
Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Vermilion Dr north from Cook for 9.3 miles to Crane Lake Rd. Follow Crane Lake Rd/Co Rd 24 for 8 miles to Co Rd 422. Follow Co Rd 422 for 2.4 miles to River Richard Rd. Follow River Richard Rd to access