Lake trip · Aitkin County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Ml-Garrison Lake
Ml-Garrison 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 Ml-Garrison Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Ml-Garrison Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Ml-Garrison Lake grades B for water quality — Good. Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Water clarity is about 6.2 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 4.7 µg/L.
About Ml-Garrison 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 Ml-Garrison Lake a short drive away.
- Mille Lacs Kathio State Park · State Park12.8 mi
- Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area · State Recreation Area14.9 mi
- Yawkey Unit · State Park14.9 mi
- Portsmouth Unit · State Park15 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Ml-Garrison 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. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park is about 12.8 miles away for campground options.
Ml-Garrison 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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