Lake trip · St. Louis County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Burntside Lake
Burntside Lake covers 7,314 acres in St. Louis 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 30 to Dec 2, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Burntside Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
Top-rated places to stay near Burntside Lake
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Before you book: the water
Burntside Lake grades A for water quality — Excellent. Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Water clarity is about 16 ft of visibility.
About Burntside Lake
Fish: black crappie, bluegill, burbot, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, lake trout, lake whitefish, northern pike.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Burntside Lake a short drive away.
- Bear Head Lake State Park · State Park10 mi
- Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park · State Park13.6 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Burntside 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 10 miles away for campground options.
Burntside 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 30 to Dec 2, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Burntside Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
Lodging availability and prices are provided by Stay22 and its booking partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia); LakeQuality may earn a commission from bookings at no extra cost to you. Water-quality grades are independent of lodging listings. Always check current health-department advisories and managing-agency conditions before you travel.