Lake trip · Stutsman County, North Dakota
Where to stay at Hehn-Schaffer Lake
Hehn-Schaffer Lake covers 298 acres in Stutsman 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 Hehn-Schaffer Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Hehn-Schaffer Lake in Stutsman County, North Dakota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Hehn-Schaffer Lake grades C for water quality — Fair. Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. Water clarity is about 6.6 ft of visibility. Algae (chlorophyll-a) measures 15.4 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 Hehn-Schaffer Lake
Fish: Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch.
Camping & RV near Hehn-Schaffer Lake
Search public campgrounds and RV sites near Hehn-Schaffer Lake on Recreation.gov, then compare cabins, resorts, and rentals on the map above.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Hehn-Schaffer Lake in Stutsman County, North Dakota 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.
Hehn-Schaffer Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of C (Fair). Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present. 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.
LakeQuality Lake Trip Planner (2026)
Free trip-planning guide for Hehn-Schaffer 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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