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Coxey Pond

pondSt. Louis County, Minnesota · near Burntside Lake192 acres31 out of 100 Lake Score Lake Score

About Coxey Pond

Coxey Pond is a 192-acre pond near Burntside Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 14 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 5.2 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. 2 campgrounds are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

Plan Your Visit to Coxey Pond

What to Know Before You Go
  • 192 acres, up to 14 feet deep, near Burntside Lake
  • 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
192 acres
Max depth
14 ft
Shoreline
5.2 mi
Shallows (under 15 ft)
185 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 (2 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

2 campgrounds are mapped on or near Coxey Pond. 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 Coxey Pond?

Coxey Pond is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Burntside Lake. It covers 192 acres and reaches 14 feet deep.

How big and how deep is Coxey Pond?

Coxey Pond covers 192 acres with about 5.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 14 feet.

What fish can you catch at Coxey Pond?

The DNR has no fish survey on file for Coxey Pond.

Is there a public boat launch on Coxey Pond?

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

Can you swim at Coxey Pond?

There is no mapped public swim beach at Coxey Pond. 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 Coxey Pond?

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