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Mud Lake

lakeLake County, Minnesota · near Silver Rapids182 acres31 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Mud Lake

Mud Lake is an 182-acre lake near Silver Rapids in Lake County, Minnesota. It reaches 16 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 4.4 miles of shoreline.

The DNR has no fish survey on file for this lake, so treat any fishing as exploratory.

The DNR lists public water access for the lake; confirm the launch type before towing a trailer in. 4 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

Plan Your Visit to Mud Lake

What to Know Before You Go
  • 182 acres, up to 16 feet deep, near Silver Rapids
  • Public access on record — bring a boat you can hand-launch unless you confirm a ramp
  • Camping close to the water

Access & Fees

Public access
Public access on record
Launch fee
Free at DNR accesses

Conditions

Surface area
182 acres
Max depth
16 ft
Shoreline
4.4 mi
Shallows (under 15 ft)
158 acres

Rules & Regulations

  • A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
  • Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
  • Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway

Facilities

  • Camping (4 mapped)

Best For

  • Lakeside camping
Know Before You Go
  • Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake

Camping & Reservations

4 campgrounds are mapped on or near Mud Lake. Minnesota state park sites are booked through the DNR reservation system, national forest campgrounds through Recreation.gov, and most state forest campgrounds are first-come, first-served.

Backcountry sites

Campground locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Confirm details with the operator.

Activities

PaddlingCamping

Amenities

Campground

Fish Species

No survey on file

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mud Lake?

Mud Lake is in Lake County, Minnesota, near Silver Rapids. It covers 182 acres and reaches 16 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Mud Lake?

Mud Lake covers 182 acres with about 4.4 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 16 feet.

What fish can you catch at Mud Lake?

The DNR has no fish survey on file for Mud Lake.

Is there a public boat launch on Mud Lake?

Public access is on record, but not a trailer ramp: public access on record.

Can you swim at Mud Lake?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Mud Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.

Can you camp at Mud Lake?

Yes. A campground is mapped on or near the shore. Confirm whether sites are reservable or first-come, first-served before you go.