Access Site
MN
Veterans Campground
City: Scandia, MN
County: Washington County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.21011792, -92.87562468
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Location
Interactive access map
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
St. Croix River at Stillwater, MN
7 mi away
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About This Access Site
Veterans Campground offers a well-maintained boat ramp and full facility access on Big Marine Lake in Scandia, making it a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters. The facility features a dedicated boat launch, fishing dock, and boat dock, along with handicap-accessible amenities. Whether you're launching your own vessel or renting equipment, the campground provides kayaks, canoes, and pontoons available for rent on a daily or longer-term basis.
The 69-acre facility caters to recreational paddlers and boaters with additional amenities including a swimming beach, small trail system, and full campground services (showers, restrooms, dump station). Big Marine Lake offers a quieter paddling experience, particularly on weekdays. Note that lake-wide swimming closures occasionally occur due to swimmers itch, so check current conditions before your visit. The campground is open seasonally (April–October) and welcomes day-use visitors as well as overnight guests.
The 69-acre facility caters to recreational paddlers and boaters with additional amenities including a swimming beach, small trail system, and full campground services (showers, restrooms, dump station). Big Marine Lake offers a quieter paddling experience, particularly on weekdays. Note that lake-wide swimming closures occasionally occur due to swimmers itch, so check current conditions before your visit. The campground is open seasonally (April–October) and welcomes day-use visitors as well as overnight guests.
Nearby Recreation Areas
St. Croix Wetland Management District
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