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Located in Balaton, Lyon County, this public boat ramp provides access to Yankton Lake, a 403-acre recreational lake in scenic southwestern Minnesota. The ramp accommodates most standard recreational boats up to 12-18 feet in length. There is no launch fee for this access site, making it an economical option for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters looking to get on the water.
Yankton Lake offers a shallow, protected paddling environment with a maximum depth of 8 feet, making it suitable for casual boating and fishing throughout the year. Beyond the lake itself, paddlers interested in more adventurous exploration can access the Missouri River downstream, which features excellent recreational opportunities including the scenic Missouri National Recreational River—a 59-mile stretch that more closely resembles the river's original form before damming.