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There's a good reason they call Minnesota the Land o' Lakes!

Although land-locked, Minnesota has literally thousands of opportunities for swimming on sandy beaches as well as boating, fishing and camping throughout the state. Check 'em all out here ...

Minnesota State Park's by Region - From the state's Department of Natural Resources categorized by northwestern, northeastern, southern and metro area regional lakes, including Fort Snelling State Park, McCarthy Beach State Park, Zippel Bay State Park, and Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and a top ten list of MN Beaches to Beat the Heat.

MN Beaches - Check out advisories for Lake Superior beaches and elsewhere throughout the state with an extensive MN beach directory. and related beach safety tips.

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - Beach Locations - The official site with locations, contact details, amenities, photos, and related resources for beaches along Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet, Lake Nokomis and more.

Three Rivers Park District - Swimming - A guide to Twin Cities suburban recreational activities including beaches and swimming ponds, with opening and closing dates, hours, lifeguard availability, rules and regulations, water quality reports.

Anoka County Park System Swimming Beaches - With overviews as well as links to maps and details on East Twin Lakes, Lake George, Island Lake, Coon Lake and Centerville Beach

Bunker Beach Water Park - Lots of fun for the whole family with a wave pool, sand beach and water slides, admission rates, directions, group rates, season passes and parking facilities.

Mille Lacs Area Tourism Council- Minnesota's second largest lake with ample opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating and more with comprehensive information on area attractions, lodging, dining, maps and contact info, related resources.

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