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Lake trip · St. Louis County, Minnesota

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Where to stay at Eagles Nest Lake

Eagles Nest Lake covers 1,028 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 29 to Nov 21, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Places to stay near Eagles Nest Lake

Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Eagles Nest 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

Eagles Nest Lake grades A for water quality — Excellent. Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae. Water clarity is about 15.5 ft of visibility.

See the full Eagles Nest Lake water-quality report →

About Eagles Nest Lake

Surface area
1,028 acres
Max depth
49 ft
Public boat launches
2
Public beaches

Fish: bluegill, burbot, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker.

Nearby state parks

Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Eagles Nest Lake a short drive away.

  • Bear Head Lake State Park · State Park1.9 mi
  • Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park · State Park6.7 mi

Reserve a campsite on Recreation.gov →

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Eagles Nest 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 1.9 miles away for campground options.

Eagles Nest 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 29 to Nov 21, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.

Guide

LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)

Free trip-planning guide for Eagles Nest 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.