Lake trip · St. Louis County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Rainy Lake
Rainy Lake covers 210.2K acres in St. Louis County and carries a water-quality grade of D (Poor). 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 Rainy Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Rainy 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
Rainy Lake grades D for water quality — Poor. Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. Water clarity is about 5.9 ft of visibility.
About Rainy Lake
Fish: black bullhead, black crappie, burbot, cisco species, lake whitefish, largemouth bass, longnose sucker, northern pike.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Rainy 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.
Rainy Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of D (Poor). Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk. 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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