Lake Martha - Rockford Twp

Wright County, Minnesota

Lake Martha is in Rockford Township, Minnesota, near the town of Buffalo. For a big-city destination, Minneapolis is under 40 miles away.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 50 miles away, and the Buffalo Hospital is under 12 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Lake Martha spans 93 acres with a maximum depth of 22 feet, offering plenty of room for recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the beautiful views. Many homes have docks, but a public access point is on the southern point of the water.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, white sucker, central mudminnow, and golden shiner.

Around the Area

Crow-Hassan Park Reserve spans 2,600 acres along the Crow River. It features a 600-acre restored prairie, horseback riding trails, hiking trails, and an off-leash dog exercise area.

Oliver Kelley Farm is a historic farmstead to learn about farming, food, and agriculture from the past and present.

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.

Why Lake Martha?

Lake Martha has so much to offer and so much around the surrounding area. Whether you like to fish, eat, or explore, there is something for everyone to enjoy!