Minnesota is made for boating! Did you know the land of 10,000 lakes has more miles of coastline than California, Hawaii and Florida combined? Three Rivers offers plenty of boating opportunities with 30+ lakes, rivers and streams.
Our Water Resources Management division takes great care to preserve the health of these important resources so guests will be able to enjoy their natural beauty for generations to come. With lake access points and trailer parking sites, it’s easy to get the family out on the water to enjoy the ultimate Minnesota pastime.
Where to find it
What you need
Boat Trailer Passes
A pass is required to park boat trailers at the boat lanches from April 1 through November 30.
Boat Access and Trailer Parking
We have pre-designated a maximum number of motorized boats, including personal watercraft, allowed on the lake at a time based on the lake size, carrying capacity of boats in the water and individual limitation of the park. The number of trailer parking spaces at each access site is based on this number. Limits also apply to lake-area residents and anybody launching a boat regardless of whether they are parking a trailer. When the limit is reached boaters must wait until an opening is available. Please inquire at the park for launching and parking procedures.
Boating Restrictions
Please visit the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for information on boat access and restrictions, no-wake zones and detailed lake information.
Invasive Aquatic Species
Please help us protect Park District lakes from invasive aquatic species like Eurasian water milfoil by reviewing the spread prevention policies and guidelines recommended by
Protect Your Waters before accessing our lakes.
Watercraft Racks
Small watercraft racks designed to hold canoes, sailboards and kayaks are available to rent at French Regional Park, Fish Lake Regional Park, Bryant Lake Regional Park, Gale Woods Farm, and Cleary Lake Regional Park. The size of the watercraft is restricted to vessels up to 20 feet in length, 36 inches width and 20 inches depth. All watercraft must be licensed by the State of Minnesota.
Racks are assigned on a lottery basis. The lottery takes place in April. For lottery and fee information, please call the Reservations Office at 763.559.6700.
Sailboat Slips
A limited number of sailboat slips are available for rental at French Regional Park (May 5-October 14). The slips are assigned on a lottery basis. We will be taking names for th
e 2012 lottery March 1-15. To enter the lottery call 763.559.6700. The drawing will take place on March 19. For more information about sailboat slip rental, please call 763.694.7750.
The following rules and requirements apply:
- The renter must have a current Minnesota Watercraft License issued by the Minnesota DNR.
- The watercraft must be a sailboat 22 feet in length or less. Catamarans and Trimarans must be less than 22 feet in length and 13 feet in width.
- Owners are required to provide lifts.
- Lifts and boats may not be more than ten feet in width.
- The seasonal rental fee is $500 per slip.
- Applicants that succeed in securing a slip will have the opportunity to renew their slip rental and/or storage rental agreements through four seasons. After four seasons, applicants must re-enter the lottery.
Winter Lift Storage
Off-season storage is available at French Regional Park from October 15 through May 1.
The following rules and requirements apply:
- The off-season storage fee is $50.00.
- Owners are required to sign a seasonal storage contract.
- Owners must have lifts removed from the storage area by May 1.
