Lake Washington - Dassel Twp

Meeker County, Minnesota

Lake Washington is in Dassel and Darwin, Minnesota, under 45 miles from St Cloud. For another city destination, Minneapolis is under 75 miles away.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is around 70 miles away, and the Meeker Memorial Hospital is under 12 miles away.

Big and Beautiful

Spanning over 2,400 acres and with a maximum depth of 17 feet, Lake Washington has plenty of room for residents to explore and relax.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, watersports, swimming, fishing, and taking in the beautiful views. Many homes have docks, but there are public access points on the southern and eastern sides of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, bullheads, channel catfish, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, walleye, white crappie, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin, common carp, shorthead redhorse, white sucker, banded killifish, blacknose shiner, bluntnose minnow, brook silverside, fathead minnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, Johnny darter, logperch, mimic shiner, spottail shiner, and tadpole madtom.

Visit St Cloud

St Cloud is a beautiful city filled with historical, cultural, recreational activities to excite every visitor. From family-friendly sites to a night out on the town, this area is not one to miss.

Munsinger Gardens is a spectacular and beautiful garden next to the Mississippi River. These gardens are known for their shade-loving plants, including numerous hostas and ferns.

Stearns History Museum offers an extensive lineup of programs, events, and attractions for visitors about the history of people, places, and stories in Central Minnesota. Outside, there is an 80-acre nature park with walking trails, wildlife, and a skateboard park.

Beaver Islands Trail is a great spot for biking and hiking with excellent views of the Mississippi River.

The top-rated restaurants in the city are Coyote Moon Grille, Star of India, Granite City Food & Brewery, Olde Brick House, and White Horse.

Fun and Exciting

Those looking for more excitement in their life will love living on Lake Washington.