Lake trip · Aitkin County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake covers 1.7K acres in Aitkin 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 23, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Cedar Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Cedar Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Cedar Lake grades A for water quality — Excellent. Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Water clarity is about 11.1 ft of visibility.
About Cedar Lake
Fish: bigmouth buffalo, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, burbot, green sunfish.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Cedar Lake a short drive away.
- Yawkey Unit · State Park6.9 mi
- Portsmouth Unit · State Park8.4 mi
- Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area · State Recreation Area8.6 mi
- Mahnomen Unit · State Park9.9 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Cedar Lake in Aitkin 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 6.9 miles away for campground options.
Cedar 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 23, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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