Lake trip · St. Louis County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Birch Lake
Birch Lake covers 7.1K acres in St. Louis County and carries a water-quality grade of C (Fair). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Birch Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Birch Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Birch Lake grades C for water quality — Fair. Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Water clarity is about 3.9 ft of visibility.
About Birch Lake
Fish: black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Birch Lake a short drive away.
- Bear Head Lake State Park · State Park11.9 mi
- Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park · State Park19.8 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Birch Lake in St. Louis 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. Bear Head Lake State Park is about 11.9 miles away for campground options.
Birch Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of C (Fair). Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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