Inspiration Peak State Wayside Park
Inspiration Peak State Wayside Park is a state wayside in Otter Tail County. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including Spitzer Lake, Aaron Lake, Moses Lake.
Inspiration Peak State Wayside Park is a Minnesota State Wayside covering an unrecorded acreage acres of protected land. The park is paired with 8 graded lakes nearby — enough for a multi-lake visit. Average grade among them: B.
Reading the per-lake LakeGrade alongside the park designation gives a fuller picture than either alone: the park tells you what land is protected, the grade tells you what condition the water in that protected area is in.
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Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Inspiration Peak State Wayside Park, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spitzer Lake | Otter Tail | B | 731 acres | 2.8 mi |
| Aaron Lake | Douglas | C | 610 acres | 4.6 mi |
| Moses Lake | Douglas | A | 824 acres | 5.4 mi |
| Eagle Lake | Otter Tail | A | 907 acres | 6 mi |
| Belmont Lake | Otter Tail | B | 285 acres | 5.2 mi |
| Peterson Lake | Otter Tail | D | 2,540 acres | 9.2 mi |
| Crane Lake | Otter Tail | B | 350 acres | 6.7 mi |
| Clitherall Lake | Otter Tail | A | 2,540 acres | 9.5 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Glendalough State Park— State Park, 14.2 mi
- Lake Carlos State Park— State Park, 15 mi
- Maplewood State Park— State Park, 32.6 mi
- Glacial Lakes State Park— State Park, 41.5 mi
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.