Fort Snelling State Park
Fort Snelling State Park is a state park in Fort Snelling, Dakota County, Saint Paul. It was established in 1961. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including Snelling Lake, Gun Club Lake, Upper Lake.
Designation
State Park
County
Fort Snelling, Dakota County, Saint Paul
Established
1961
Official Resources
Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Fort Snelling State Park, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snelling Lake | Hennepin | F | 102.58 acres | 0.5 mi |
| Gun Club Lake | Dakota | F | 102.58 acres | 1.1 mi |
| Upper Lake | Ramsey | D | 69.3 acres | 1.3 mi |
| Crosby Lake | Ramsey | D | 69.3 acres | 1.9 mi |
| Rogers Lake | Dakota | D | 102.34 acres | 2.2 mi |
| Augusta Lake | Dakota | F | - | 1.2 mi |
| Nokomis Lake | Hennepin | D | 201.24 acres | 3.5 mi |
| Pickerel Lake | Dakota | D | 114.37 acres | 3.6 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Afton State Park— State Park, 19.4 mi
- Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area— State Recreation Area, 30 mi
- William O'Brien State Park— State Park, 30.6 mi
- Nerstrand Big Woods State Park— State Park, 37.5 mi
Park location and metadata sourced from Wikidata. For trail maps, camping reservations, and current conditions, visit the official MN DNR page. Lake grades are derived from EPA Water Quality Portal data using Metropolitan Council standards.