Lake trip · Stearns County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Sauk Lake
Sauk Lake covers 2.1K acres in Stearns County and carries a water-quality grade of C (Fair). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Open water runs roughly Apr 7 to Dec 1, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Sauk Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Sauk Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Sauk Lake grades C for water quality — Fair. Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Water clarity is about 3.9 ft of visibility.
About Sauk Lake
Fish: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Sauk Lake a short drive away.
- Lake Carlos State Park · State Park24.5 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Sauk Lake in Stearns 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. Lake Carlos State Park is about 24.5 miles away for campground options.
Sauk 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.
Open water runs roughly Apr 7 to Dec 1, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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