Whiteface Reservoir - Colvin Twp

Located in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Whiteface Reservoir is located in Colvin, Minnesota. The closest airport is the Range Regional Airport, an hour and 20 minutes away. The nearest hospital is Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic, 58 minutes away.

What's Nearby?

Mt. Van Hoevenberg and the Lake Placid Olympic Museum are just some of the fun in Colvin. Lake Placid Olympic Museum offers educational tours year-round that allowing every member of the family to learn more about the history of the Olympics and Colvin. Mt. Van Hoevenberg offers beautiful hiking trails and scenery for the whole family to enjoy!

Minneapolis, Minnesota, is located three hours and four minutes from Colvin, offering the perfect weekend getaway destination.

Explore 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.

Lake Information

The lake is 4,567 acres and reaches depths up to 35 feet. Water sports that you can participate in include; waterskiing, wakeboarding, swimming, and fishing.

Anglers can expect to catch various fish, including bullhead, bass, muskie, northern pike, sauger, walleye, yellow perch, and various panfish. Water sports that you can participate in include; waterskiing, wakeboarding, fishing, and swimming.

Calm and Quaint

Those looking for a slice of small-town life will love living on or near the Whiteface Reservoir.