Best boat ramps near Rice
30 boat ramps · 30 ranked · updated 2026-08-23 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Rice, 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 30 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Riverside Drive Northeast 501, St. Cloud
Good
13.4 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow· Mostly Clear · 51°F
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 65: live conditions (good)
65Top-rated
S⛰
#2
St. Cloud
Good
15.3 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow· Mostly Clear · 51°F
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 65: live conditions (good)
65Top-rated
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#3
Walleye Road Landing
3.9 mi away
Walleye Road Landing is a public boat launch on Mississippi River in Stearns County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
S⛰
#4
Sauk Rapids
Good
11.5 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow · 4 mi away· Mostly Clear · 50°F
Based on the latest information available, the Sauk Rapids boat ramp is a public boat ramp located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. It is a concrete ramp that is approximately 20 feet…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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#5
St. Cloud
Good
13.2 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow · 2 mi away· Mostly Clear · 51°F
St. Cloud, Minnesota offers a public concrete boat ramp on the Mississippi River, suitable for trailered boats. The launch is vehicle-accessible with standard two-wheel-drive—no…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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#6
Royalton Sportsman's Club
Good
9.3 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow · 2 mi away· Mostly Clear · 62°F
Royalton Sportsman's Club is a public boat launch on Mississippi River in Morrison County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#7
Blanchard Dam Landing
Good
10.9 mi away
· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Blanchard Dam Landing is a public boat launch on Zebulon Pike Lake in Morrison 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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#8
County Road 256
Good
12.3 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow · 7 mi away· Mostly Clear · 62°F
County Road 256 is a public boat launch on Platte River in Morrison 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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#9
Rice/Skunk Lake
Good
12.8 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow · 8 mi away· Mostly Clear · 62°F
Rice/Skunk Lake is a public boat launch on Rice Lake in Morrison County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
B⛰
#10
Beaver Islands Trail St. Cloud
Good
18.0 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow · 3 mi away· Mostly Clear · 51°F
Based on the latest information available, the Beaver Islands Trail St. Cloud boat ramp is a concrete ramp that is approximately 12 feet wide. It services the Mississippi River…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
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#11
Pierz Lake
13.7 mi away
Pierz Lake is a public boat launch on Pierz Lake in Morrison County, Minnesota. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
5⛰
#12
5th Avenue North (Butler Park)
Fair
13.8 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
Ochotto Lake
16.4 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
Boat Ramps near Rice
The Rice area has 30 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 Rice
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.
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