Lake trip · Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Lida Lake
Lida Lake covers 5,523 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. Open water runs roughly Apr 19 to Nov 30, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Lida Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Lida 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
Lida Lake grades B for water quality — Good. Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Water clarity is about 14 ft of visibility.
About Lida Lake
Fish: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, freshwater drum, green sunfish.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Lida Lake a short drive away.
- Maplewood State Park · State Park2 mi
- Glendalough State Park · State Park21.3 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Lida 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. Maplewood State Park is about 2 miles away for campground options.
Lida 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.
Open water runs roughly Apr 19 to Nov 30, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Lida 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.