Access Site
MN
Josephine Lake
City: Roseville, MN
County: Ramsey County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.03500, -93.14901
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Rice Creek at Central Ave. IN Fridley, MN
3.8 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities:** This public boat ramp is located at the north end of the county beach off Lexington Avenue in Roseville. The concrete ramp accommodates 6 car/trailer parking spaces, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats. Additional amenities include a fishing pier, swimming beach, picnic area, playground, and flush toilets—though picnic shelters are not available.
**Lake Characteristics:** Josephine Lake is a 116-acre lake with a maximum depth of 44 feet, offering a protected paddling environment ideal for recreational kayaking and canoeing. The access point provides direct entry to the water, and anglers are welcome to fish from shore or the dedicated fishing pier. The nearby Mississippi River pools (Pool 1 and St. Anthony Falls Pool) provide additional paddling opportunities for those interested in exploring larger water systems in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
**Lake Characteristics:** Josephine Lake is a 116-acre lake with a maximum depth of 44 feet, offering a protected paddling environment ideal for recreational kayaking and canoeing. The access point provides direct entry to the water, and anglers are welcome to fish from shore or the dedicated fishing pier. The nearby Mississippi River pools (Pool 1 and St. Anthony Falls Pool) provide additional paddling opportunities for those interested in exploring larger water systems in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Mississippi River - Pool 1
Located within
Mississippi River - St. Anthony Falls Pool
Located within
Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District
Located within
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms