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Silver Lake

Silver Lake • Buffalo River

Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Hawley, MN
County: Clay County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.83239450, -96.32636859
22853 40th Ave S, Hawley, MN 56549, USA
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Buffalo River near Hawley, MN 0.8 mi away
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Whiskey Creek at Barnesville, MN 7.7 mi away
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About This Access Site
**Location & Facilities**
Silver Lake State Park in Hawley, Clay County offers a developed public boat launch with a concrete ramp suitable for motorized and non-motorized watercraft. The site includes a boat dock, ample parking, flush restrooms, and nearby improved camping facilities with electric hookups, running water, and showers.

**Lake Characteristics & Access Details**
Silver Lake is a 71-acre lake with a maximum depth of 47 feet, making it suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and recreational boating. The concrete launch ramp is located to the right of the boat dock for easy access. Note: Silver Lake is designated as a private lake for residents, so visitors should obtain a boat sticker (available at the clubhouse) and use keyed gate access. The facility accommodates both powered and unpowered watercraft, making it convenient for a variety of paddling and boating activities.