Boating near Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Coon Rapids (population 64,193, US Census Bureau 2025 estimate) ranks #184 of 1,041 US cities over 40,000 people for boating access in our data, with a score of 68.3 out of 100.
| Within | Marinas | Boat ramps | Pump-out stations | Named lakes / waterways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 miles | 29 | 256 | 1 | 18 |
| 50 miles | 61 | 652 | 1 | 55 |
How the score works: method and limits. Counts depend on how well each state's public data covers its facilities.
Marinas near Coon Rapids
Full lists: Marinas in Minnesota
Boat ramps near Coon Rapids
Full lists: Boat ramps in Minnesota
Pump-out stations near Coon Rapids
| Name | Distance | City | Map | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Marina Browns Bay | 19.2 mi | map of North Shore Marina Browns Bay | OpenStreetMap |
Full lists: Pump-out stations in Minnesota
Main waters near Coon Rapids
- Coon Lake (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 1,505 acres; about 11.4 mi to its center point)
- Pleasant Lake (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 567 acres; about 11.8 mi to its center point)
- Peltier Lake (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 542 acres; about 12.5 mi to its center point)
- Medicine Lake (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 902 acres; about 13 mi to its center point)
- Bald Eagle Lake (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 993 acres; about 14.9 mi to its center point)
- Linwood Lake (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 560 acres; about 15.8 mi to its center point)
- White Bear Lake (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 2,027 acres; about 17.3 mi to its center point)
- Forest Lake (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 2,262 acres; about 18.7 mi to its center point)
Waters named on nearby ramp and pump-out records: Minnetonka (8), St. Anthony Falls Pool (7), Long (4), U.S. Lock & Dam #2 Pool (4), Round (3), White Bear (3), Forest (3), Big Marine (3).
Boat types for local water (general guide)
A general guide derived only from the kinds of water named above, not advice for any one lake or bay. Check local rules, depth and conditions.
- Inland lakes and reservoirs: Pontoon / tritoon, Bowrider / runabout, Ski / wake / surf, Bass boat, Fish and ski, Personal watercraft
Minnesota rules for boat owners
| Registering agency | Minnesota DNR |
| Registration | <17 ft $36; 17-19 $59; 20-25 $113; 26-39 $164; 40+ $209 (+AIS/filing; total $69.50-$279.50); title $15 + $7 filing; transfer $17; renewal: 3 years |
| Title | yes for boats over 16 ft (dealer applies for title on new boats >16 ft, excl. canoes/kayaks) |
| Boater education | Operators 12 or older born after June 30, 2004 need a watercraft operator's permit to operate a motorboat or PWC (since July 1, 2025), phasing in for those born after June 30, 2000 (July 1, 2026), June 30, 1996 (July 1, 2027) and June 30, 1987 (July 1, 2028), unless an accompanying operator 21 or older is aboard or an exemption applies (Minnesota DNR, New Boater Education Law); born after June 30, 2000 (since July 1, 2026), after June 30, 1996 from July 1, 2027, after June 30, 1987 from July 1, 2028; under 12: no PWC or motor over 75 hp |
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Guides and calculators
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Method and limits
Score = 100 × (0.40 × marinas + 0.35 × ramps + 0.15 × pump-outs + 0.10 × named lakes/waterways), each as log(1 + count within 25 miles) divided by log(1 + the highest count among all 1,041 cities). Population: US Census Bureau Vintage 2025 subcounty estimates (Coon Rapids city, GEOID 2713114); location: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap and state and federal open data; coverage differs by state. Built 2026-11-02.
Some marina, ramp and pump-out data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL).