Lake trip · Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Dead Lake
Dead Lake covers 7.5K acres in Otter Tail County and carries a water-quality grade of B (Good). 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 Dead Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Dead Lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Dead Lake grades B for water quality — Good. Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Water clarity is about 10.2 ft of visibility.
About Dead Lake
Fish: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Dead Lake a short drive away.
- Glendalough State Park · State Park10.3 mi
- Maplewood State Park · State Park11.4 mi
- Inspiration Peak State Wayside Park · State Wayside24.5 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Dead Lake in Otter Tail 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. Glendalough State Park is about 10.3 miles away for campground options.
Dead Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of B (Good). Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. 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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