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Forest Lake

Forest Lake is a town in Chisago district, Minnesota, United States of about 19,618 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit: 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Heims Lake, Comfort Lake and White Stone Lake.

45.2789° N, 92.9852° WPop. 19,618

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km99
Must-see254
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Forest Lake

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:08 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Forest Lake
  2. Heims Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Linwood Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Lake Marthalake · 45 min
  5. Green Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Comfort Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Forest Lake
Today’s loopForest LakeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Forest Lake?

Heims Lake (lake, about 5 km), Comfort Lake (lake, about 7 km), White Stone Lake (lake, about 10 km), Green Lake (lake, about 12 km), Lake Ellen (lake, about 14 km), Linwood Lake (lake, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Forest Lake?

99 places on Spotwander: 53 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 other attractions, 6 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Forest Lake?

Heims Lake, about 5 km by road; Comfort Lake (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Forest Lake?

William O'Brien State Park, about 22 km by road; Shamrock Park (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Forest Lake?

Start in Forest Lake, visit Heims Lake, then Linwood Lake, then Lake Martha, then Green Lake, then Comfort Lake, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.