Swimming Beaches

Sandy beaches like no others dot our lakes and rivers. Enjoy time cooling off or just playing in the water. Be advised there are no lifeguards at most locations. See parks information for specific locations.

HEARTLAND PARK, on the Fish Hook River in Park Rapids

DEANE POINT, on the Fish Hook River & Lake in Park Rapids

HUBBARD DAM, on the south end of Long Lake, north of state Hwy 87

LAKE ITASCA, on the east side of the lake in Itasca State Park

NEVIS, on Lake Belle Taine at the beach and park in Nevis

OSAGE, on Straight Lake

SPIRIT LAKE BEACH, on Spirit Lake in Menahga (with lifeguards on duty)

AKELEY PARK & CAMPGROUND, on 11th Crow Wing Lake

LAKE GEORGE COMMUNITY PARK, on Lake Paine