Best Camping Lakes in Washington County

3 camping lakes in Washington County, Minnesota, ranked best first.

1.Lake St. Croix

Washington · Stillwater8,393 acres

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2.Square Lake

Washington · Stillwater203 acres

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3.Forest Lake

Washington · Forest Lake2,271 acres

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Best Camping Lakes in other counties

Cook County122
Lake County103
St. Louis County101
Itasca County30
Becker County15
Cass County12
Otter Tail County11
Crow Wing County10
Beltrami County9
Hubbard County9
Pine County7
Aitkin County6
Douglas County6
Murray County6
Kandiyohi County5
Le Sueur County5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best camping lake in Washington County?

Lake St. Croix ranks first for camping in Washington County, ahead of Square Lake. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.