Upper Hay Lake - Jenkins Twp

Located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Upper Hay Lake is located in the town of Jenkins, Minnesota. Jenkins is a small town that offers a lot of beautiful scenery and festivals throughout the year.

The lake is 126 miles west of Duluth, 137 miles east of Fargo, North Dakota, and 149 miles north of Minneapolis.

The closest hospital is Essentia Health- Saint Joseph Medical Center, roughly 30 minutes away. The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, a little over half an hour away.

What's Nearby?

Upper Hay Lake is close to several fun activities, like the Safari North Wildlife Park, Itasca State Park, and the Pequot Historical Society.

All of these facilities and countless others in the surrounding area offer year-round activities that are fun for all ages. There are also lots of hiking trails and historical markers in Jenkins.

The town is renovating its historical buildings and markers to educate visitors and residents for years to come!

Visit Duluth

Duluth is the perfect spot for a weekend city getaway while still offering beautiful natural scenery.

For an outdoor adventure off the water, visit any of the city's 23 parks. The Leif Erickson Park is one of the most popular, featuring a rose garden with 1,800 bushes. It is widely considered one of the best rose gardens in the state.

Lake Superior Zoo offers a fun, family-friendly trip to see over 140 species in indoor and outdoor settings. The zoo also has a cafe, a gift shop, interactive visits, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Looking to take a scenic drive? The North Shore Scenic Drive spans around 150 miles, following the shoreline of Lake Superior. It offers great photo opportunities, historic landmarks, and quaint shops along the way.

When visitors get hungry, Duluth has something to satisfy every craving. Highly-rated options include Duluth Grill, OMC Smokehouse, Va Bene, New Scenic Cafe, and Vitta Pizza.

Upper Hay Lake

Upper Hay Lake is 595 acres and reaches depths up to 42 feet. It offers countless water activities, including wakeboarding, waterskiing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing.

Anglers can expect to find bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and various panfish.

Make Upper Hay Lake Your Next Home!

Upper Hay Lake is a beautiful lake with a lot to offer to everyone!