Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Scott County. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including Maria Lake, Mill Pond, Cedar Lake.
Designation
State Recreation Area
County
Scott County
Established
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Official Resources
Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Lake | Carver | F | 130.68 acres | 5.2 mi |
| Mill Pond | Scott | D | 17.72 acres | 3.6 mi |
| Cedar Lake | Scott | F | 793.43 acres | 10.1 mi |
| Miller Lake | Carver | F | 142.5 acres | 8.8 mi |
| Waconia Lake | Carver | C | 3.1K acres | 14.7 mi |
| Spring Lake | Scott | C | 591.85 acres | 11.7 mi |
| O'Dowd Lake | Scott | D | 300.52 acres | 10.8 mi |
| Piersons Lake | Carver | A | 266.91 acres | 12 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Fort Snelling State Park— State Park, 30 mi
- Sakatah Lake State Park— State Park, 31.6 mi
- Nerstrand Big Woods State Park— State Park, 36.6 mi
- Minneopa State Park— State Park, 39.7 mi
Park location and metadata sourced from Wikidata. For trail maps, camping reservations, and current conditions, visit the official MN DNR. Lake grades are derived from EPA Water Quality Portal data using Metropolitan Council standards.