How Clean Is Camp Lake?
Camp Lake has fair water quality — typical of lakes with moderate nutrient enrichment. Its nutrient and algae readings come from EPA monitoring data. Water clarity (Secchi depth): 8.3 ft. Phosphorus: 19.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 10.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 49.
Cleanliness Snapshot
| Metric | Camp Lake | Minnesota avg |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi) | 8.3 ft | — |
| Phosphorus | 19.5 µg/L | <30 = clean |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 10.4 µg/L | <10 = clean |
| Trophic State Index | 49 | <50 = clean |
How does Camp Lake compare?
Camp Lake's readings match or beat the Minnesota state average. It ranks #73 of 85 lakes in Crow Wing County by water quality score. Multi-year monitoring data shows water quality is declining based on 6 years of records.
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