Frontenac State Park
Frontenac State Park is a state park in Goodhue County. It was established in 1957. 1 lake with water-quality readings is within 15 miles of the park, including Pepin Lake.
Frontenac State Park State Park spans 560,928 acres in Minnesota — a designated recreation destination with the full set of facilities the state park system provides. The park is not lake-dense, 1 lakes nearby in our dataset, but a nearby lake is the standout among them on the readings.
For visitors planning around water quality, the nearby-lakes list below is the practical tool: a park is only as good as the lake you intend to use it from, and the readings for that lake give you the clarity, nutrient, and algal-pressure context you need.
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Nearby Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Frontenac State Park, weighted by size. Click a lake for its water-quality readings, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepin Lake | Pepin | 12,299 acres | 5.4 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Carley State Park— State Park, 28 mi
- Afton State Park— State Park, 33.3 mi
- Whitewater State Park— State Park, 33.7 mi
- John A. Latsch State Park— State Park, 34.5 mi
Where to stay near Frontenac State Park
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.