Best Kayak Spots in Minnesota
105 kayak spots compared · updated October 2026
What kayak spots cost in Minnesota
105 listings do not publish a rate. Most kayak spots that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.
Confirmed across Minnesota: 105 of 105 have launch and 105 of 105 have boat ramp. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak spots in Minnesota.
| Name | Rating | Admission | Launch | Boat Ramp | Parking | Fishing | Crabbing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millstone Landing | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Clearwater River Canoe Access | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Head of the Rapids | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Maxwell Bay Public Water Access Site | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Russell A. Sorenson Landing | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Stevens Creek Landing | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Gull Lake Narrows Landing | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Eagles Nest Lake (3) Public Water Access Site | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Snake River Landing | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Fenske Lake Public Water Access Site | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Crystal Lake Landing | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Flour Lake Public Water Access Site | — | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Spots in Minnesota
Millstone Landing
Clearwater River Canoe Access
Head of the Rapids
Maxwell Bay Public Water Access Site
Russell A. Sorenson Landing
Stevens Creek Landing
Gull Lake Narrows Landing
Eagles Nest Lake (3) Public Water Access Site
Snake River Landing
Fenske Lake Public Water Access Site
Crystal Lake Landing
Flour Lake Public Water Access Site
Stevens Creek Landing
Birch Lake (W) Public Water Access Site
Bald Eagle Lake Boat Launch
Eagle Nest Lake (2) Public Water Access Site
Waters Edge Boat Ramp
Bob's Bay
Rice Bay Boat Access
Smith Creek Landing
Aspen Lake Public Water Access Site
Gulsvig Landing
Loon Lake Public Water Access Site
Saganaga Lake Public Water Access Site
Moose Lake Public Water Access Site
Flour Lake Public Water Access Site
Homer Lake Public Water Access Site
West Two Rivers public water access
Wilson Lake Public Water Access Site
Goose Lake Boat Launch
Low Lake Public Water Access Site
Stuntz Bay Public Water Access Site
Head o Lakes Public Water Access Site
Mud Lake Public Access
Canoe Access
Rat Root River Public Water Access Site
Ed Shave Lake Public Water Access Site
Little Long Lake Public Water Access Site
Block Lake Public Access
Serpent East Boat Landing
Detroit Lake (South) Public Water Access
Millstone Landing
Lake Orono Boat Access
Round Lake Public Boat Ramp
Blackpool
Aspen Lake Public Water Access Site
Big Fork River, Reedy Flats Public Water Access Site
Lake Gegoka
Harrison Landing Public Water Access
Devil Track Lake Boat Ramp
Kimbal Lake Boat Ramp
Saganaga Public Water Access Site
Stewart Lake Public Access
Northern Light Lake Boat Ramp
Webb Lake Boat Launch
Webster Lake
Cable Bay Public Water Access Site
Hoodoo Public Water Access Site
Pelican Lake (W) Public Water Access Site
Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site
Eshquaguma Boat Landing
Shagawa Lake (NW) Public Water Access Site
Shagawa Lake (S) Public Water Access Site
Pelican Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site
McQuade Small Craft Harbor
Osceola Boat Launch
Sandy Point Public Water Access Site
Duck Lake County Park Access
Grays Bay Public Water Access Site
Public Boat Access
Silver Lake Boat Launch
Big Fork Public Water Access Site
Everett Bay Public Water Access Site
Birch Point Public Water Access Site
Snake River Landing
Osceola Boat Launch
Crane Lake West Boat Ramp
Section 29 Lake Public Water Access Site
East Bearskin Lake Public Water Access Site
Dora Lake Public Water Access Site
Trout Lake Public Water Access Site
Ruth Lake Boat Launch
Black Duck Bay State Water Access Site
Burntside Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site
Polley Road Public Water Access Site
Jeanette Lake Public Water Access Site
Shagawa Lake (SE) Public Water Access Site
McQuade Small Craft Harbor
Snelling Lake Boat Launch
ull Lake Public Water Access Site
Spoon Lake Boat Launch
Beaver Lake Boat Ramp
Head of the Rapids
East Bearskin Lake Public Water Access Site
Northern Light Lake Boat Ramp
Cascade Lake Public Water Access Site
Orr Public Water Access Site
Ball Club Lake Public Water Access Site
Carson's Bay Landing
White Sky
North Arm Boat Landing
Nels Lake Public Water Access Site
Kimbal Lake Boat Ramp
Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site
Trout Lake Public Water Access Site
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak spots are in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 105 active kayak spots listed in our directory.
What is the top-rated kayak spot in Minnesota?
Millstone Landing is currently the highest-rated kayak spot in Minnesota.
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