Lake trip · St. Louis County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Upper Estuary Lake
Upper Estuary Lake covers 10,255 acres in St. Louis County and carries a water-quality grade of C (Fair). 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 Upper Estuary Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Upper Estuary 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
Upper Estuary Lake grades C for water quality — Fair. Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. Water clarity is about 1.9 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 1.7 µg/L.
Best time to visit
Late spring through early fall, with June through August the peak season for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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About Upper Estuary Lake
Fish: American eel, black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brook trout, brown bullhead, brown trout, burbot.
Camping & RV near Upper Estuary Lake
Base your trip at a nearby state park for tent and RV camping and trails, with Upper Estuary Lake a short drive away — or search all public campgrounds and RV sites in the area on Recreation.gov.
- Jay Cooke State Park · State Park4.2 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Upper Estuary 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. Jay Cooke State Park is about 4.2 miles away for campground options.
Upper Estuary Lake has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Generally safe for swimming, moderate water quality. 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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LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Upper Estuary Lake: how to pick a clean lake, the water-quality signals that matter, best swimming and fishing windows, and where to stay.
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