Boat Launch Update | August 25th, 2022

Boat Launch UPdate

The Point

Click on the link above for the location of The Point and to get directions from your current location.

Great news – The Point boat launch area is open again!  At least the first ramp (farthest to the West) is open.  

The city crew continues to move the rolling docks wider as water permits, so please use caution when launching as the space between the docks is narrower than past seasons.   The parking lot has been cleared of debris and the entire parking lot is now open as well.  

Thanks to the city crew and everybody that has been involved in making this happen!

KaKayGeesick Bay

Click on the link above for the location of KaKayGeesick Bay and to get directions from your current location.

There is parking at KaKayGeesick Bay for approximately 15 trucks and trailers in the parking lot with some roadside parking available.

Warroad Estates Marina

Click on the link above for the location of Warroad Estates and to get directions from your current location.

The gravel parking lot is in good condition and there is sufficient parking for 10 trucks and trailers.

There is a $7 charge for launching here.

Local fishing report Fishing & Hunting Report (thewoodsgoods.com)

Late Summer, Early Fall, Scenic Drives

Warroad Fall Color

The crisp fall mornings will be here before we know it and the leaves will soon transition from deep greens to shades of red, yellow, and orange. Now is the time to book a room and make plans for a scenic drive away from the hustle and bustle.

Experience spectacular scenery perfect for a northern Minnesota color tour. If you arrive before the leave reach full color, you may be in luck to see more than 2 million orchids or other wildflowers that bloom along a 75-mile stretch on Highway 11 from the first of May all the way to mid-Sept. Beltrami State Park & Hayes Lake State Park are a must-see with great walking paths to explore the fall color and make a great pit stop for a picnic lunch. Don’t forget your bikes because Warroad has a great bike trail with fun stops along the way.

Explore our website and you’ll find lots of outdoor fall activities to keep you busy for a week or long weekend or download your FREE Warroad Visitors Guide by clicking here.

Click here for the MN DNR Color Finder Report.

OKTOBERFEST 2022

Oktoberfest warroad

Make your lodging reservations for this year’s OKTOBERFEST at Lake of the Wood Brewery in Warroad, MN!

Flex your beer muscles. Show off your cornhole skills. Hit the lake for fall fishing on Lake of the Woods. Shop the vendor market. Taste German food & more!

Come in your dirndls & lederhosen and have a pint of Lake of the Woods Breweries’ delicious Oktoberfest bier!

Corn Maze 2022 Theme Reveal

Corn Maze Warroad, MN

Get lost in Minnesota’s farthest north corn maze and experience a weekend away from it all.

Country Corn Maze opens the weekend of August 26, 2022. Find the perfect pumpkin, roast marshmallows, take a hayride, even spend a day fishing on Lake of the Woods.

Country Corn Maze Offers: 

• The Corn Maze! An eight acre maze that takes up to one hour to do. Maps are available.
• Mini-Maze – A five to ten-minute maze for children with a special game just for them!
• Octoball – A fun game for groups!
• Covered Corn Pit! -Your little ones, and maybe you too, will like this!
• Farm Ball – See just how good you are at throwing a ball!
• Mini-Bale Mountain
• Hayrides! Rides are FREE and about 10 minutes long.
• Loafing Shed! Also known as the picnic shelter.
• Campfire!  It is so relaxing sitting by a campfire.
• Concession Stand!  There’s a variety of snacks, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, smores, candy and glow products available.
• The “Ark”!  A place to visit farm animals that everyone loves.
• The Bale Mountain!  Everyone loves to climb to the top of the mountain and see the view!
• The Tire Dragon!  Children will love climbing on and through this bohemouth!
• Fort Cornstalk! A big fort with games in it!
• “Moo, Guess Who” Game!
• Treasure Dig! Like a giant sandbox with treasures to find!
• Granary Gift Shop!
• And more!

PRICING:
Preschoolers – FREE
Ages 5+ – $10 Each
Family Rate – $40
Group rates and season passes are available!

Hayrides, mazeyard, and all other activities are included in the admission cost.

Make plans to stay the weekend. For a list of lodging in Warroad, click here.

For more details, visit them online by clicking here.

Photo credit and information: Country Corn Maze.

Boat Launch Information

BOAT LAUNCH UPDATE | SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The Point

The Point boat launch area is open!

Click on the link above for the location of The Point and to get directions from your current location.

The water level on Lake of the Woods declined by another 4 inches this week. The permanent docks are now starting to show as water continues to recede, but we recommend that you continue to use the rolling dock on the West side of the ramp to launch right now.

We will continue to assess the permanent docks, please check back here for our weekly updates.

It has been really good to see The Point active again this past week. A big thank you to the city of Warroad and everybody involved for making this happen!

The Point Boat Launch Sept

KaKayGeesick Bay

Click on the link above for the location of KaKayGeesick Bay and to get directions from your current location.

There is parking at KaKayGeesick Bay for approximately 15 trucks and trailers in the parking lot with some roadside parking available.

KaKayGeesick Bay

Warroad Estates Marina

Click on the link above for the location of Warroad Estates and to get directions from your current location.

The gravel parking lot is in good condition and there is sufficient parking for 10 trucks and trailers.

There is a $7 charge for launching here.

Warroad Estates

AUGUST 25, 2022 UPDATE

The Point

Great news – The Point boat launch area is open again!  At least the first ramp (farthest to the West) is open.  

The city crew continues to move the rolling docks wider as water permits, so please use caution when launching as the space between the docks is narrower than past seasons.   The parking lot has been cleared of debris and the entire parking lot is now open as well.  

Thanks to the city crew and everybody that has been involved in making this happen!

Boat Launch UPdate

There is parking at KaKayGeesick Bay for approximately 15 trucks and trailers in the parking lot with some roadside parking available.

The gravel parking lot is in good condition and there is sufficient parking for 10 trucks and trailers.

There is a $7 charge for launching here.

AUGUST 18, 2022 UPDATE

The Point

Cleanup of the debris in the parking area has begun and will be completed this week.  

Water levels continue to decrease and it is nearing the level required to launch boats.  We had two to three inches of rain early on Tuesday morning (8/16), which slowed progress down a little bit.  However, with the anticipated 5 inch reduction in water levels over the next week we are currently targeting opening at least one of the boat ramps on Thursday 8/25.

Rolling docks were deployed on Monday in preparation for next week, but due to the water levels they are not positioned with as much space as would be desired between docks.   They will be repositioned next week when water levels allow.

AUGUST 8, 2022 UPDATE

Water has receded significantly from the high points.  We expect that The Point will be open at some point the week of 8/22.  Check back here for updates as we will update this status as soon as this access has been reopened.

There is a large parking lot at The Point that is setup well for trucks and trailers. The surface is blacktop and in good condition.

Temporary rolling docks are planned to be deployed early on the week of 8/15.

There is parking is KaKayGeesick Bay for approximately 10 trucks and trailers in the car park with some roadside parking available.

The condition of the parking lot is such that care is needed. The surface is primarily bare ground.

The gravel parking lot is in good condition and there is sufficient parking for 10 trucks and trailers.

There is a $7 charge for launching here.