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Best Swimming Lakes in Dakota County

5 swimming lakes in Dakota County, Minnesota, ranked best first.

1.Lake Crystal

70 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lakeville293 acres

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2.Lake Marion

66 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lakeville530 acres

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3.Orchard Lake

64 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Lakeville238 acres

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4.Lake Byllesby

75 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Cannon Falls1,368 acres

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5.Lac Lavon

45 out of 100 Lake Score

Dakota · Burnsville66 acres

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What is the best swimming lake in Dakota County?

Lake Crystal ranks first for swimming in Dakota County, ahead of Lake Marion. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.