Meeman-Shelby Boating
Warning Alert
Road Closed Due to Erosion
Due to erosion issues, One Way Road, past the campground at Meeman-Shelby, is closed. Please don't try to access these areas for your safety.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions about your upcoming reservation, please call 1 (888) 867-2757.
Boating at Meeman-Shelby Forest
The park has a free launch ramp on the Mississippi River, and a year-round boat ramp on 125-acre Poplar Tree Lake.
Jon boats are available for rent at the park boat dock from March through November.
Privately owned boats with electric motors are permitted on the lakes for a small launch fee. Gasoline motors are allowed on Poplar Tree Lake when operated at no-wake speed. Boat rentals accept cash and credit card.
Row Boats and Lake Use Rates
Life Jackets: $5
Paddle: $5
Row Boat: $7 hourly
Row Boat: $15 half-day
Row Boat: $30 full day
Row Boat: $88 weekly*
* may require a deposit
Lake Use Rates
Daily Fishing Permit: $4
Annual Fishing Permit: $30
Daily Personal Watercraft Permit: $4
Annual Personal Watercraft Permit: $48
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