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Boaters heading to Lake Vermilion this spring and summer should be aware that the Moccasin Point Public Water Access near Tower is in the middle of an extensive overhaul. The Minnesota DNR launched construction in fall 2025, with the project scheduled to run through September 2026.
The upgrades are funded through Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences), a one-time, $150 million state investment aimed at improving outdoor recreation access for Minnesotans of all abilities. Moccasin Point is one of the signature projects receiving that funding.
The project is a top-to-bottom redesign of one of Lake Vermilion’s busiest public landings. Key improvements include:
The DNR has confirmed that barge operations, short-term boat mooring, and overnight parking will continue to be permitted at the upgraded access site, consistent with Minnesota rules and statutes. Those who rely on Moccasin Point for barge transfers or extended stays should still be able to use the site during construction, though some disruption is expected.
Lake Vermilion is a popular destination for anglers and boaters from across the region, including many from Koochiching County making the roughly two-hour drive south. If you’re planning a trip to Vermilion this season, it’s worth checking the DNR’s construction updates webpage before you go to understand current access conditions and any active closures or parking changes at Moccasin Point.
When the project wraps up in fall 2026, the landing will be significantly more capable — better suited for heavy traffic, safer for boaters, and better equipped to screen watercraft for aquatic invasive species before they enter the lake.
