Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park is a state park in St. Louis County. It was established in 1884. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including East Vermilion Lake, Eagles Nest Lake, Bear Head Lake.
Designation
State Park
County
St. Louis County
Established
1884
Official Resources
Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Vermilion Lake | St. Louis | D | 39.3K acres | 5.6 mi |
| Eagles Nest Lake | St. Louis | A | 1.0K acres | 6.7 mi |
| Bear Head Lake | St. Louis | A | 661.98 acres | 7.7 mi |
| Armstrong Lake | St. Louis | A | 382.34 acres | 7.6 mi |
| Vermilion Lake | St. Louis | D | - | 3.4 mi |
| Burntside Lake | St. Louis | A | 7.3K acres | 13.6 mi |
| Bear Island Lake | St. Louis | C | 2.4K acres | 13.3 mi |
| Clear Lake | St. Louis | B | 112.62 acres | 8.4 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Bear Head Lake State Park— State Park, 8 mi
- Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area— State Recreation Area, 23.5 mi
- McCarthy Beach State Park— State Park, 38.3 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.