Swimming beaches

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.

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A few favorites:

Camden State Park A spring-fed pool with a sandy bottom.	Itasca State Park Over a hundred lakes in the park mean you have lots of options.
Father Hennepin State Park A large sandy beach right on Mille Lacs Lake.	Lake Carlos State Park The lake is clear and deep, perfect for jumping into.
Flandrau State Park A sandy-bottom swimming pond with a great playground.	McCarthy Beach State Park A nationally recognized sandy beach on Sturgeon Lake.
Fort Snelling State Park A state park with a beach, right in the city!	Sibley State Park Rent the picnic shelter at Cedar Hills, just steps from the beach.
Hayes Lake State Park A beautifully refreshing spot in northwestern Minnesota.	Zippel Bay State Park Miles of white sand beach on Lake of the Woods, one of the world's largest lakes!