Black Duck Bay State Water Access Site gives you public access to the water in Babbitt, MN. The managing agency is MnDNR Division of Parks and Trails. There's no launch fee according to the map data. If it's full, Moccasin Point Boat Access in Babbitt is 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Babbitt, MN |
| Water | Black Duck Bay |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | free |
| Managed by | MnDNR Division of Parks and Trails |
Before driving to Black Duck Bay State Water Access Site, check closures with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Black Duck Bay State Water Access Site is in Babbitt, Minnesota. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Black Duck Bay State Water Access Site.
Black Duck Bay, in Babbitt.
Launching at Black Duck Bay State Water Access Site costs nothing, going by the map data.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Black Duck Bay State Water Access Site and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Burntside Lake (S) Public Water Access Site in Ely, about 17 miles away.
MnDNR Division of Parks and Trails, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.
Moccasin Point Boat Access in Babbitt (1 mile), Birch Point Public Water Access Site in Babbitt (2.3 miles) and Frazer Bay Public Water Access Site in Parkville (3.4 miles).
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