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Marinas in Minnesota

Cruise 18 marinas across Minnesota. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

11,842 lakes, the Boundary Waters, and the headwaters of the Mississippi.

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Marinas in Minnesota by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 18 marinas listed in Minnesota.

MarinaCityRating
Bean’s Greenwood MarinaExcelsior4.926 Google reviews
Tonka Bay MarinaShorewood4.883 Google reviews
Minnetonka MarinaShorewood4.816 Google reviews
Silver Bay MarinaSilver Bay4.7361 Google reviews
Lake City MarinaLake City4.7216 Google reviews
Knotty Oar MarinaPrior Lake4.7175 Google reviews
Knife River MarinaKnife River4.7174 Google reviews
Howard's Point MarinaExcelsior4.7161 Google reviews

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Most-booked campgrounds in Minnesota

Federal campgrounds in Minnesota that Recreation.gov lists for boating, ranked by how many times they were booked in fiscal 2025.

  1. Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits1

    Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits

    5,286 bookings
  2. Cross Lake Recreation Area2

    Cross Lake Recreation Area

    5,004 bookings
  3. 3

    Leech Lake Rec Area

    2,324 bookings
  4. Gull Lake Recreation Area4

    Gull Lake Recreation Area

    2,232 bookings
  5. Sandy Lake5

    Sandy Lake

    1,984 bookings

Bookings: Recreation.gov, fiscal 2025 (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025).

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Marinas, boat launches, rivers & creeks and camping in Minnesota

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About Minnesota

The license plates say 10,000 lakes, and for a boater that number stops being a slogan the first time you try to pick just one. Minnesota's water runs from Lake Superior (cold, vast, and demanding), along its northeastern edge, through the lake-and-portage maze of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, up to sprawling Lake of the Woods on the Canadian border. In between sit the workhorses of everyday boating: the Brainerd Lakes Area with Gull Lake at its center, and busy Lake Minnetonka within an easy drive of the Twin Cities, both thick with cruisers, anglers, and wake boats all summer.

There's river water here too, and it's the real thing. South of the Twin Cities the Mississippi becomes a navigable highway of locks and dams, where a day's cruise mixes bluff scenery with working infrastructure a century in the making. Marinas across the state are generally well-equipped (fuel, pump-outs, transient slips, maintenance), and the charter trade fills the gaps for anyone without a boat: fishing charters on big water like Mille Lacs and Lake of the Woods, scenic cruises on Lake Superior and the St. Croix River.

The variety is the point, and it demands range from a boater. Superior is effectively an inland sea (cold, deep, and quick to turn), and belongs to experienced hands. The inland lakes span everything from shallow panfish ponds to deep, clear sailing water. The Mississippi and St. Croix add current and commercial traffic to the equation, along with the compensation of river-town docks and riverside dinners. Do the planning and Minnesota gives back more good water than one boating life can use up.

When to cruise in Minnesota

Peak Jun–Aug

Full season

Quick facts

Boat launches mapped
2,307
Rivers mapped
598
Marinas listed
18
Best season
May through October

Trip guide

Know before you go in Minnesota

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

  • Boater Education Requirement

    Minnesota's Watercraft Operator's Permit for operators of motorboats over 25 horsepower is phasing in by birth year, reaching everyone born after June 30, 1987 by July 1, 2028; younger cohorts are already required, so check the DNR for the birth years currently in effect. A comparable certificate from another state satisfies the requirement. Operators of personal watercraft (PWCs) must also meet this requirement if born after the specified date, regardless of horsepower. Those under 12 have additional restrictions.

    Minnesota DNR

  • Watercraft Registration

    All motorized watercraft, and non-motorized watercraft longer than 10 feet, must be registered with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Registration must be renewed every three years. The registration decal must be displayed on the boat's bow.

    Minnesota DNR

  • Fishing License

    Anyone 16 years of age or older who wishes to fish in Minnesota waters must possess a valid Minnesota fishing license. This includes individuals fishing from a recreational boat or charter. Licenses can be purchased online, by phone, or from authorized agents.

    Minnesota DNR

  • Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Regulations

    Minnesota has strict regulations to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Before leaving any body of water, boaters must remove all aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species, drain all water, and dispose of unwanted bait in the trash. These steps are mandatory and subject to inspection.

    Minnesota DNR
01Do I need a boater education card to operate a boat in Minnesota?
If you were born after June 30, 1987, yes, a Minnesota Watercraft Operator's Permit or equivalent certificate is required to run a motorboat over 25 horsepower or any personal watercraft. Minnesota is phasing this in by birth year through July 1, 2028, so check the DNR for the cohort currently required, and age-based restrictions apply on top of that.
02Are there age restrictions for operating a boat in Minnesota?
Yes. Operators under 12 face limits on boats over certain horsepower and on personal watercraft, and operators aged 12-17 must meet specific education requirements before running motorboats over 25 horsepower or PWCs.
03Can I rent a boat or charter a fishing trip in Minnesota?
Easily. Rentals are a staple at marinas and resorts on the popular lakes, and fishing charters run steadily on the big water (Lake Superior, Mille Lacs, Lake of the Woods), with guides who know exactly where the fish hold.
04What are typical boating conditions on Lake Superior?
Treat it as an inland sea, because that's what it is: cold water, serious depth, fog, and weather that can go from flat calm to hazardous in short order. Superior is water for experienced boaters in well-found vessels.
05Is transient dockage readily available at Minnesota marinas?
It depends heavily on where and when. On popular lakes and summer weekends, call ahead and reserve, showing up hoping for a slip is a gamble. Smaller and more remote marinas may have few or no transient slips at all.
06What are the requirements for preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS)?
Before leaving any body of water, Minnesota law requires you to remove all aquatic plants and invasive species from boat and trailer, drain all water, and put unwanted bait in the trash. These aren't suggestions: they're mandatory, inspected, and the backbone of keeping the state's lakes healthy.

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