Best boat ramps near Cold Spring
66 boat ramps · 66 ranked · updated 2026-11-12 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Cold Spring, Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 66 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
St. Cloud
Good
13.4 mi away
· Nearby water level good - Mississippi River running well· Cold - 30 F· Chance Flurries · 30°F · 10 mph wind
St. Cloud, Minnesota offers a concrete boat ramp on the Mississippi River, located at the St. Cloud River Access (often referred to as the St. Cloud Public Water Access). This…
Why 67: live conditions (good)
67Top-rated
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#2
Riverside Drive Northeast 501, St. Cloud
Good
13.7 mi away
· Nearby water level good - Mississippi River running well· Cold - 30 F· Chance Flurries · 30°F · 10 mph wind
Riverside Drive Northeast 501 in St. Cloud, Minnesota offers a hand-carry only boat launch, best suited for kayaks, canoes, and small watercraft. There is no concrete or gravel…
Why 67: live conditions (good)
67Top-rated
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#3
State Highway 24 Clearwater
Fair
17.8 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow· Cold - 30 F· Chance Flurries · 30°F · 10 mph wind
. Based on the latest information available, the boat ramp named State Highway 24 Clearwater in Minnesota is a concrete boat ramp. It is approximately 20 feet wide and services…
Why 61: live conditions (fair)
61Solid
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#4
Big Watab Lake
6.9 mi away
Big Watab Lake is a public boat launch on Big Watab Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#5
Beaver Lake
Fair
8.7 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Beaver Lake is a public boat launch on Beaver Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#6
Carnelian Lake
9.5 mi away
Carnelian Lake is a public boat launch on Carnelian Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#7
Middle Spunk Lake
10.2 mi away
Middle Spunk Lake is a public boat launch on Middle Spunk Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#8
Ochotto Lake
10.7 mi away
Ochotto Lake is a public boat launch on Ochotto Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#9
School Section Lake
11.1 mi away
School Section Lake is a public boat launch on School Section Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#10
Clear Lake (North)
12.5 mi away
Clear Lake (North) is a public boat launch on Clear Lake in Meeker County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#11
Little Mud Lake
13.3 mi away
Little Mud Lake is a public boat launch on Little Mud Lake in Meeker County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#12
5th Avenue North (Butler Park)
Fair
13.5 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
5th Avenue North (Butler Park) is a public boat launch on Mississippi River in Stearns County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#13
Marie Lake, Fairhaven Dam Millpond
13.8 mi away
Marie Lake, Fairhaven Dam Millpond is a public boat launch on Marie Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
Boat Ramps near Cold Spring
The Cold Spring area has 66 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps near Cold Spring
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.