Best Swimming Lakes in Washington County
7 swimming lakes in Washington County, Minnesota, ranked best first.
1.Square Lake
78 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater203 acres
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2.White Bear Lake
80 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · White Bear Lake2,428 acres
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3.Lake Elmo
78 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Lake Elmo257 acres
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4.Lake St. Croix
83 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Stillwater8,393 acres
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5.Big Marine Lake
69 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake1,799 acres
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6.Tanners Lake
62 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Landfall74 acres
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7.Forest Lake
68 out of 100 Lake ScoreWashington · Forest Lake2,271 acres
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best swimming lake in Washington County?
Square Lake ranks first for swimming in Washington County, ahead of White Bear Lake. Rankings come from Minnesota DNR records and mapped amenities, not visitor reviews.