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Cheever Lake Boat Ramp

Cheever Lake Boat Ramp provides access to a 367-acre shallow glacial lake with excellent water quality, ideal for canoeing and fishing.

Located 2 miles southwest of Estherville in Emmet County, the ramp offers convenient access to explore abundant aquatic vegetation and diverse wildlife including waterfowl, beaver, and muskrat.

The lake is part of the Cheever Lake State Preserve, a protected natural area with a parking area by the lakeshore accessible via 190th Street.


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