Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Babbitt, MN
Babbitt has 16 public boat ramps and launches. Another 28 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Babbitt
- 7.5 mi Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site Ely Boat rampKayak launch
- 8.6 mi Rice Bay Boat Access Ely Boat ramp
- 10 mi Ccounty Road 404 Public Water Access Site Ely Boat ramp
- 11 mi County Road 88 Public Water Access Site Ely Boat ramp
- 12 mi Shagawa Lake (NW) Public Water Access Site Ely Boat rampKayak launch
- 13 mi Shagawa Lake (S) Public Water Access Site Ely Boat rampFreeKayak launch
- 13 mi Burntside Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site Ely Boat rampKayak launch
- 14 mi Sandy Point Public Water Access Site Ely Boat ramp
- 15 mi Little Long Lake Public Water Access Site Ely Boat rampKayak launch
- 15 mi Shagawa Lake (SE) Public Water Access Site Ely Boat rampKayak launch
Babbitt boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 16 |
|---|---|
| Kayak and canoe launches | 3 |
| Marked free | 1 |
The launches in Babbitt sit on Lake Vermilion, Birch Lake, Black Duck Bay, Cable Bay, Eagle Nest Lake, Eagles Nest Lake, Everett Bay, Lake Gegoka.
Full lists for Lake Vermilion, Birch Lake.
Minnesota rules to know
- Minnesota law requires you to pull the drain plug and drain bilge and livewell before you leave the water, and to keep the plug out while trailering.
- Minnesota registers kayaks and canoes over 10 feet long.
- A watercraft operator's permit is being phased in for operators 12 and older of motorboats over 25 hp and all personal watercraft: born after June 30, 2004 since July 2025, after June 30, 2000 from July 2026, up to everyone born after June 30, 1987 by July 2028.
For closures and rules check Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Guides for Babbitt boaters: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Where can you launch a boat in Babbitt, MN?
We list 16 launches in Babbitt, including Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site, Birch Lake (S) Public Water Access Site and Birch Lake (W) Public Water Access Site. Another 28 are within 25 miles.
Are there free boat ramps in Babbitt?
Black Duck Bay State Water Access Site is marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Babbitt we have no fee details.
Are there kayak launches in Babbitt?
Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access Site, Birch Lake (S) Public Water Access Site and Birch Lake (W) Public Water Access Site work for kayaks and canoes.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Babbitt?
The launches in Babbitt give access to Birch Lake, Lake Vermilion, Black Duck Bay, Cable Bay, Eagle Nest Lake and Eagles Nest Lake and 4 more.
Do I have to pull the drain plug after boating in Babbitt?
In Minnesota the drain plug has to come out before you leave the access, and it stays out on the road. Bilge and livewell must be drained too.
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