Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Crow Wing County. It was established in 1993. 8 lakes with water-quality readings are within 15 miles of the park, including Serpent Lake, Agate Lake, Island Lake.
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is a Minnesota State Recreation Area — a public-land designation focused on recreation rather than ecological preservation. an unrecorded acreage acres are protected. The park is paired with 8 measured lakes nearby, enough for a multi-lake visit; each lake page carries its own clarity, phosphorus and algae readings.
Reading the per-lake measurements alongside the park designation gives a fuller picture than either alone: the park tells you what land is protected, the readings tell you what condition the water in that protected area is in.
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Nearby Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, weighted by size. Click a lake for its water-quality readings, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serpent Lake | Crow Wing | 1,116 acres | 2 mi |
| Agate Lake | Crow Wing | 187 acres | 3.1 mi |
| Island Lake | Crow Wing | 126 acres | 3.7 mi |
| Little Rabbit Lake | Crow Wing | 172 acres | 4 mi |
| Upper Mission Lake | Crow Wing | 882 acres | 6.3 mi |
| Hay Lake | Crow Wing | 52 acres | 3.5 mi |
| Sagamore Mine Lake | Crow Wing | 119 acres | 4.4 mi |
| Lower Mission Lake | Crow Wing | 732 acres | 6.4 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Portsmouth Unit— State Park, 0.3 mi
- Mahnomen Unit— State Park, 1.3 mi
- Yawkey Unit— State Park, 1.9 mi
- Sagamore Unit— State Park, 4.3 mi
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.