Fosston, MinnesotaTurtle Lake WPABeaulieu Lake DamSugar Bush LakeHelicopterOak LakeVanose Lake
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Fosston

Fosston is a town in Polk district, Minnesota, United States of about 1,498 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Turtle Lake WPA, Beaulieu Lake Dam and Sugar Bush Lake.

47.5763° N, 95.7514° WPop. 1,498

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km60
Must-see57
Notable135
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Turtle Lake WPA

Lake · 8 km

Must-see

Beaulieu Lake Dam

Dam · 16 km · Mahnomen

Must-see

Sugar Bush Lake

Lake · 16 km

Places near Fosston by type

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One day from Fosston

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:20 pm

103 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 Fosston
  2. Turtle Lake WPAlake · 45 min
  3. Sugar Bush Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Vanose Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Beaulieu Lake Damdam · 45 min
  6. Oak Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in Fosston
Today’s loopFosstonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Fosston?

Turtle Lake WPA (lake, about 8 km), Beaulieu Lake Dam (dam, about 16 km), Sugar Bush Lake (lake, about 16 km), Helicopter (heritage site, about 1 km), Bethel Assembly Church (church, about 2 km), Oak Lake (lake, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fosston?

60 places on Spotwander: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Fosston?

Lengby Lake, about 1 km by road; Turtle Lake WPA (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Fosston?

Kingo Lutheran Church, about 1 km by road; Fosston United Methodist Church (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Fosston?

Start in Fosston, visit Turtle Lake WPA, then Sugar Bush Lake, then Vanose Lake, then Beaulieu Lake Dam, then Oak Lake, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.