Boat Ramp Guide
lake Minnesota

Boat Ramps on Pelican

Pelican has 17 public boat ramps across 6 counties in Minnesota. All 17 are free to use. 12 have concrete ramps. 1 are ADA accessible. 15 have parking available.

17
Ramps
17
Free
1
ADA
15
Parking
6
Counties
Pelican, Minnesota
Photo: BLM via Recreation.gov

Weather Conditions

About Pelican

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is situated in the Indian River Lagoon estuary, which runs 156 miles down Florida’s eastern coastline. Thousands of species inhabit the brackish Indian River Lagoon, including the federally protected green sea turtle, Florida manatee, and wood stork, as well as state protected threatened species such as the reddish egret and tricolor heron. All ramps are free to use. Ramp surfaces include 12 paved concrete ramps suitable for larger motorized vessels, 2 gravel ramps, 2 carry-in launches for kayaks and canoes. 1 ramp is ADA accessible, and 15 have designated parking (15 with trailer parking). Ramps are managed by City of Breezy Point, City of Orr, Crow Wing County, and others.

Ramp Locations · 17 on Pelican

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake (E) Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 20 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site

St. Louis Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 6 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake (NW) Public Water Access Site

Crow Wing Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 12 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Carry-in Free
canoekayak

Pelican Lake (SW) Public Water Access Site

Wright Co., MN

1 lane

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake (W) Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail Co., MN

2 lanes 🅿 20 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake (W) Public Water Access Site

Wright Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 30 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Natural Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake (W) Public Water Access Site

St. Louis Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 2 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake Public Water Access Site

Pope Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 6 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake Public Water Access Site

Stearns Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 5 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free ♿ ADA
motorboat

Pelican Lake WMA (N) Holker's Landing Public Water Access Site

Wright Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 28 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Gravel Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake, Co Rd 515 Public Water Access Site

St. Louis Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 3 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Gravel Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake, Co Rd 516 Public Water Access Site

St. Louis Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 2 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake, Halverson Bay Public Water Access Site

Crow Wing Co., MN

2 lanes 🅿 18 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake, Jones Bay Public Water Access Site

Crow Wing Co., MN

2 lanes 🅿 11 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake, Orr Public Water Access Site

St. Louis Co., MN

2 lanes 🅿 15 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Pelican Lake, Saunders Bay Public Water Access Site

St. Louis Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 10 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Things to Do

Birding Boating Fishing Picnicking Accessible Facility Or Activity Camping Environmental Education Hiking Ice Fishing Interpretive Programs Motor Boat Non-Motorized Boating Photography Water Access Water Activities Wildlife Viewing

Planning Your Visit

Based on the ramp facilities available, Pelican is well-suited for canoe, kayak, motorboat. Recreation activities in the area include Birding, Boating, Fishing, Picnicking, Accessible Facility Or Activity, Camping, Environmental Education, Hiking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are on Pelican?
Pelican has 17 public boat ramps across 6 counties.
Are there free boat ramps on Pelican?
Yes, 17 of the 17 ramps on Pelican are free to use.
Are there ADA accessible boat ramps on Pelican?
Yes, 1 ramp on Pelican is ADA accessible.

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