Discover a new Minnesota beach
Hitting the beach is one of the best ways to cool down on a hot summer day. Minnesota state parks are home to hundreds of lakes and beaches that provide a safe, enjoyable experience for all ages. Scout out these spots to find your perfect swimming hole and enjoy a day at the beach!
- Don't see what your looking for? Use ParkFinder to search for even more swimming beaches.
- Flandrau State Park has a beach with lifeguards.
- Ditch the itch. Everything you need to know to avoid Swimmer's Itch.
Purchase a vehicle permit today and get a year of unlimited visits to all of Minnesota's state parks and recreation areas.
A few favorites:
| A spring-fed pool with a sandy bottom. | Over a hundred lakes in the park mean you have lots of options. |
| A large sandy beach right on Mille Lacs Lake. | The lake is clear and deep, perfect for jumping into. |
| A sandy-bottom swimming pond with a great playground. | A nationally recognized sandy beach on Sturgeon Lake. |
| A state park with a beach, right in the city! | Rent the picnic shelter at Cedar Hills, just steps from the beach. |
| A beautifully refreshing spot in northwestern Minnesota. | Miles of white sand beach on Lake of the Woods, one of the world's largest lakes! |