Best Lakes for Swimming Near Devils Lake
North Dakota
3 swimming lakes within driving distance of Devils Lake, North Dakota, ranked by water quality and swimming-specific filters. Filtered for grade A or B water quality, low algae (chlorophyll-a under 15 µg/L), and public access. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.
Lakes near Devils Lake are sparser (3 graded lakes within reach), so the choices are limited. Fort Totten Bay Lake (A) is the standout.
Filtered for swimming, the nearby-lake list narrows further. swimming-specific signals — fish species, public access, depth profile, motor-boat congestion — interact with the LakeGrade rubric in different ways depending on the use case.
| # | Lake | County | Grade | Distance | Clarity | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Totten Bay Lake | Benson | A | 10.3 mi | - | - |
| 2 | Wood Lake | Benson | A | 15 mi | - | - |
| 3 | Free Peoples Lake | Benson | A | 15.4 mi | - | - |
Other activities near Devils Lake
Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.