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North Branch

North Branch is a town in Isanti district, Minnesota, United States of about 10,215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 parks. The must-see places are Chain Lake, Horseleg Lake and Horseshoe Lake.

45.5114° N, 92.9802° WPop. 10,215

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km57
Must-see198
Notable14
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Chain Lake

Lake · 6 km · Chisago

Must-see

Horseleg Lake

Lake · 9 km

Must-see

Horseshoe Lake

Lake · 10 km

Places near North Branch by type

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One day from North Branch

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:05 pm

53 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 North Branch
  2. Chain Lakelake · 45 min
  3. Neander Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Mandall Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Fish Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Horseleg Lakelake · 45 min
  7. Back in North Branch
Today’s loopNorth BranchStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near North Branch?

Chain Lake (lake, about 6 km), Horseleg Lake (lake, about 9 km), Horseshoe Lake (lake, about 10 km), Fish Lake (lake, about 11 km), Horseshoe Lake (lake, about 13 km), Mandall Lake (lake, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of North Branch?

57 places on Spotwander: 42 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks, 4 churches, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to North Branch?

Chain Lake, about 6 km by road; Horseleg Lake (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to North Branch?

Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, about 26 km by road; Folsom House (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from North Branch?

Start in North Branch, visit Chain Lake, then Neander Lake, then Mandall Lake, then Fish Lake, then Horseleg Lake, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.