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Lake trip · Chisago County, Minnesota

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Where to stay at Green Lake

Green Lake covers 1.8K acres in Chisago 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 Green Lake

Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Green Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.

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Before you book: the water

Green Lake grades C for water quality — Fair. Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Water clarity is about 6 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 7.5 µg/L.

See the full Green Lake water-quality report →

About Green Lake

Surface area
1.8K acres
Max depth
32 ft
Public boat launches
5
Public beaches

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 Green Lake a short drive away.

  • William O'Brien State Park · State Park11.3 mi
  • Interstate State Park · State Park11.4 mi
  • Interstate Park · State Park11.8 mi
  • Wild River State Park · State Park13.6 mi

Reserve a campsite on Recreation.gov →

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Green Lake in Chisago 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. William O'Brien State Park is about 11.3 miles away for campground options.

Green 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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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.