Camp Lake
Camp Lake in Wright County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 70 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 20 µg/L. Maximum depth: 52 ft. Surface area: 122.75 acres.
- Clarity
- 4.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 62°F
- Max depth
- 52 ft
- Area
- 123 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- Yes
Grade D measures nutrients and algae, not whether this is a good place for a cabin trip. Cabins and rentals near Camp Lake →
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Camp Lake is a 123-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Wright County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 52 feet (20-foot average). Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 10 documented fish species including black crappie, bluegill, and brown bullhead. Public access is available with 1 public boat landing. Compared to the 50 other monitored lakes in Wright County, Camp Lake ranks #24 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyAlgae risk
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 4.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 70 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 20 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 60.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 4.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 70 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 20 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 60 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Camp Lake
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Water Temperature
Camp Lake typically sits around 62°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 60°F. Usually warmest in Aug (about 62°F) and coldest in May (about 55°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 242 field readings (2016–2024) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Camp Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 52 ft |
| Average Depth | 20 ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1.8 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 33% |
| Public Access | Yes |
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS).
Recreation & Access
- Camp (Henry) LakePublic
Fish Species
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Fishing Camp Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
DNR Fisheries Survey Summary
6 surveys on file from MN DNR Fisheries. Most recent: 2018-08-27 (Standard Survey).
Top Species by Catch Rate
| Species | Avg CPUE | Avg Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 35.09 | 0.93 lb |
| Bluegill | 29.71 | 0.14 lb |
| Yellow Perch | 10.12 | 0.16 lb |
| Yellow Bass | 8.76 | 2.4 lb |
| Black Crappie | 5.95 | 0.27 lb |
| Northern Pike | 3.17 | 3.97 lb |
CPUE = catch per unit effort, averaged across surveys (excludes juvenile shoreline seining). Higher CPUE = more abundant in standardized sampling.
Length Distributions
Number of fish caught at each inch class in the most recent survey that recorded lengths. Red dashed line marks an approximate trophy threshold for that species.
Largemouth Bass
Bluegill
Yellow Perch
Yellow Bass
From the 2018-08-27 survey
Camp Lake is a 108 acre lake located southwest of Maple Lake in Wright County. There is a public access located on the northwest side of the lake. The lake has poor water quality and water clarity in August 2018 was three feet. Adequate dissolved oxygen was found to a depth of 12 feet during the week of the survey.…
DNR Reports & Resources
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder publishes lake survey, fish stocking, water access, and aquatic plant data for Camp Lake. 3 reports on file.
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- —Fisheries Lake Survey — CampFisheries Lake Survey · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Aquatic Plant Report — Camp (2023)Aquatic Plant Report · MN DNR LakeFinder
- —Public Water Access Sites — CampPublic Water Access Sites · MN DNR LakeFinder
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 5 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.428 m/yr | 5 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -8.85 µg/L/yr | 5 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +7.26 µg/L/yr | 5 |
EPA Impairment Status
Camp Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN86-0221-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #24 of 51 lakes in Wright County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Camp Lake holds Grade D. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
See full comparison →Nearby Lakes in Wright County
Frequently asked questions about Camp Lake
What is the water quality grade for Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake in Wright County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 4.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 70 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 20 µg/L. Maximum depth: 52 ft. Surface area: 122.75 acres.
Is Camp Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Camp Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 20 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake typically sits around 62°F at the surface in August, from 242 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2016–2024). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake has a maximum depth of 52 feet and an average depth of 20 feet. The lake covers 122.75 acres.
What fish are in Camp Lake?
- Fish species found in Camp Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. Camp Lake is located in Wright County, Minnesota.
Are there boat ramps on Camp Lake?
- Camp Lake has 1 documented boat landing in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Camp (Henry) Lake. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
103 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2020–2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA103 samples · 2020–2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Two Reagent Colorimetry
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory