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type: best_county
title: "Best Swimming Lakes in Dakota County"
lakes: 5
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/best/swimming/dakota-county
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# Best Swimming Lakes in Dakota County

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

## Lakes

| Lake | County | Acres | Max Depth | Lake Score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lake Crystal](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/lake-crystal) | Dakota County | 293 | 37 ft | 70/100 |
| [Lake Marion](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/lake-marion) | Dakota County | 530 | 21 ft | 66/100 |
| [Orchard Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/orchard-lake) | Dakota County | 238 | 33 ft | 64/100 |
| [Lake Byllesby](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/lake-byllesby) | Dakota County | 1,368 | 50 ft | 75/100 |
| [Lac Lavon](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county/lac-lavon) | Dakota County | 66 | 32 ft | 45/100 |

## See Also

- [All lakes in Dakota County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/dakota-county)
- [Best Swimming Lakes statewide](https://www.minnelakes.org/best/swimming)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/best/swimming/dakota-county)*