Boat Ramp Guide
lake Minnesota

Boat Ramps on Rice

Rice has 18 public boat ramps across 10 counties in Minnesota. All 18 are free to use. 9 have concrete ramps. 16 have parking available.

18
Ramps
18
Free
16
Parking
10
Counties
Rice, Minnesota
Photo: BILLYBOB Bauer via Google Maps

Weather Conditions

About Rice

The Rice Valley Wilderness has a total of 41,776 acres and is managed by the BLM's Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office. In 1994 the Rice Valley Wilderness became part of the now over 109 million acre National Wilderness Preservation System. All ramps are free to use. Ramp surfaces include 9 paved concrete ramps suitable for larger motorized vessels, 3 gravel ramps, 6 carry-in launches for kayaks and canoes. 16 have designated parking (12 with trailer parking). Ramps are managed by City of Brainerd, DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife, DNR Division of Parks and Trails, and others.

Ramp Locations · 18 on Rice

Gravel Free
motorboat

Platte River, Co Rd 256 Public Water Access Site

Morrison Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 5 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Rice Lake (N) Public Water Access Site

Stearns Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 6 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Rice Lake (S) Public Water Access Site

Stearns Co., MN

2 lanes 🅿 20 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Gravel Free
motorboat

Rice Lake (SE) Public Water Access Site

Becker Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 4 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Gravel Free
motorboat

Rice Lake (W) Public Water Access Site

Becker Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 4 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Rice Lake , Lum Park Public Water Access Site

Crow Wing Co., MN

2 lanes 🅿 18 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Carry-in Free
canoekayak

Rice Lake Public Water Access Site

Mille Lacs Co., MN

1 lane

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Rice Lake Public Water Access Site

Itasca Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 8 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Rice Lake Public Water Access Site

Otter Tail Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 3 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Rice Lake Public Water Access Site

Steele Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 10 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Carry-in Free
canoekayak

Rice Lake Public Water Access Site

Todd Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 4 spaces

MN DNR

Carry-in Free
canoekayak

Rice Lake, Hesitation Public Water Access Site

Crow Wing Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 1 spaces

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Rice Lake, South Public Water Access Site

Faribault Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 18 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Rice Lake, Wells Public Water Access Site

Faribault Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 10 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Concrete Free
motorboat

Rice Lake, Winnebago Public Water Access Site

Faribault Co., MN

1 lane 🅿 17 spaces Trailers OK

MN DNR

Things to Do

Fishing Hiking Camping Photography Picnicking Wildlife Viewing Boating Day Use Area Historic & Cultural Site Visitor Center Hunting Accessible Swimming Archery Auto Touring Accessible Facility Or Activity Biking Birding Canoeing Cross Country Skiing Environmental Education Horseback Riding Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned Interpretive Programs Kayaking Motor Boat Non-Motorized Boating Off Highway Vehicle Paddling Snowshoeing Star Gazing Swimming Site Water Access Wilderness

Planning Your Visit

Based on the ramp facilities available, Rice is well-suited for canoe, kayak, motorboat. Recreation activities in the area include Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Photography, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing, Boating, Day Use Area.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are on Rice?
Rice has 18 public boat ramps across 10 counties.
Are there free boat ramps on Rice?
Yes, 18 of the 18 ramps on Rice are free to use.

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