Lake trip · Aitkin County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Mille Lacs Lake
Mille Lacs Lake covers 128.3K acres in Aitkin 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 25 to Dec 3, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Mille Lacs Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Mille Lacs Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Mille Lacs Lake grades B for water quality — Good. Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Water clarity is about 10 ft of visibility.
About Mille Lacs Lake
Fish: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, burbot, common carp, green sunfish.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Mille Lacs Lake a short drive away.
- Father Hennepin State Park · State Park14.4 mi
- Mille Lacs Kathio State Park · State Park17.2 mi
- Yawkey Unit · State Park20.9 mi
- Portsmouth Unit · State Park21.9 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Mille Lacs 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. Father Hennepin State Park is about 14.4 miles away for campground options.
Mille Lacs 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 25 to Dec 3, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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