Access Site
MN
Orchard Lake
City: Lakeville, MN
County: Dakota County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.69594326, -93.30821296
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Vermillion River near Empire, MN
7.8 mi away
Sand Creek near New Prague, MN
9.6 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
Orchard Lake's public boat ramp is located on the east side of the lake in Lakeville, Dakota County, accessible off Orchard Lake Road. Note that you can only turn into the access from the south side of Orchard Lake Road. The site provides direct water access to this shallow lake surrounded by residential development and natural areas.
**Paddling Conditions & Features**
Orchard Lake is suitable for kayakers and canoeists seeking a calm, protected paddling environment. Be prepared for heavy aquatic vegetation throughout most of the year, which limits angling from shore but is typical of this type of water body. The lake has three areas of public shoreline: the boat access site itself, a public beach on the west shore, and a small open area at the northeast corner. Nearby recreational opportunities include the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and the Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District, making this a good base for exploring the broader regional wildlife and wetland ecosystem.
Orchard Lake's public boat ramp is located on the east side of the lake in Lakeville, Dakota County, accessible off Orchard Lake Road. Note that you can only turn into the access from the south side of Orchard Lake Road. The site provides direct water access to this shallow lake surrounded by residential development and natural areas.
**Paddling Conditions & Features**
Orchard Lake is suitable for kayakers and canoeists seeking a calm, protected paddling environment. Be prepared for heavy aquatic vegetation throughout most of the year, which limits angling from shore but is typical of this type of water body. The lake has three areas of public shoreline: the boat access site itself, a public beach on the west shore, and a small open area at the northeast corner. Nearby recreational opportunities include the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and the Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District, making this a good base for exploring the broader regional wildlife and wetland ecosystem.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District
Located within
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Located within