Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Lake Vermilion
Lake Vermilion in Minnesota has 8 public launches in our directory, spread over 3 towns. 8 are boat ramps for trailers.
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Hoodoo Public Water Access Site
Babbitt -
Moccasin Point Boat Access
Babbitt -
Head o Lakes Public Water Access Site
Mountain Iron -
Polley Road Public Water Access Site
Parkville
Lake Vermilion at a glance
| Launches | 8 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 8 |
| Towns | Babbitt, Mountain Iron, Parkville |
- Minnesota requires boaters to drain all water by pulling the plug when leaving a lake, and to trailer with the plug out.
- Non-motorized boats longer than 10 feet must be registered in Minnesota.
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Lake Vermilion: questions and answers
How many boat ramps are on Lake Vermilion?
We list 8 public launches on Lake Vermilion around Babbitt, Mountain Iron and Parkville: Birch Point Public Water Access Site, Hoodoo (N) Public Water Access Site, Hoodoo Public Water Access Site, McKinley Park Public Water Access Site and Moccasin Point Boat Access and 3 more.
Are the boat ramps on Lake Vermilion free?
We don't have fee information for Lake Vermilion yet, so look for a pay box or posted fees at each ramp.
Can you kayak on Lake Vermilion?
Usually yes. None of the 8 launches on Lake Vermilion is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.
What should boaters on Lake Vermilion know about invasive species?
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.