Lake trip · Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Bay Lake
Bay Lake covers 2.3K acres in Crow Wing County and carries a water-quality grade of A (Excellent). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Open water runs roughly Apr 18 to Nov 27, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Bay Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Bay Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Bay Lake grades A for water quality — Excellent. Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Water clarity is about 18.5 ft of visibility.
About Bay Lake
Fish: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Bay Lake a short drive away.
- Yawkey Unit · State Park9.2 mi
- Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area · State Recreation Area9.3 mi
- Portsmouth Unit · State Park9.3 mi
- Mahnomen Unit · State Park9.8 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Bay Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice. Yawkey Unit is about 9.2 miles away for campground options.
Bay Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of A (Excellent). Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Open water runs roughly Apr 18 to Nov 27, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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