Lake Keewahtin - Forest Lake

Washington County, Minnesota

Lake Keewahtin is in Forest Lake and Scandia, Minnesota, not far from the Wisconsin border. For a fun day trip, Minneapolis is under 40 miles away.

The M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center is under 15 miles away, and the Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 45 miles away.

Life on the Water

Lake Keewahtin is 91 acres in size with a maximum depth of 34 feet. The lake contains just over two miles of shoreline, offering plenty of space for recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. With no public access points, residents can enjoy a private paradise!

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin, and white sucker.

Around the Area

Looking to play a round of golf? Forest Hills Golf Club is just a stone’s throw away, offering a challenging course with excellent landscaping.

For more outdoor recreation, check out William O’Brien State Park. This park offers campgrounds and hiking trails, with a lake for canoeing and fishing.

Visit Minneapolis

There are numerous attractions in Minneapolis, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Lake Keewahtin is an excellent choice.