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Lake Owen Recreation Area

Drummond, Minnesota · Bayfield County · Facility

Lake Owen Recreation Area is located on the 1,323 acre Lake Owen that has crystal clear water, excellent fishing and swimming. There is a swim beach and shelter/chalet at the northern end of the lake on Forest Road 213 (Lake Owen Drive). There is access to the North Country Trail from this recreation area as well as th…

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About Lake Owen Recreation Area

Lake Owen Recreation Area is located on the 1,323 acre Lake Owen that has crystal clear water, excellent fishing and swimming. There is a swim beach and shelter/chalet at the northern end of the lake on Forest Road 213 (Lake Owen Drive). There is access to the North Country Trail from this recreation area as well as the Drummond Recreation Trails across the road. There is also a boat landing that provides access to the lake on Forest Road 216 (Lake Owen Station Road) just before you get to the swim beach and picnic area. The boat landing has a vault toilet, picnic tables and pedestal grills. The area includes vault toilets, water, picnic tables, pedestal grills and a large grill for groups. There is a paved path from the parking lot, to the well and to the picnic area.

Plan Your Visit to Lake Owen Recreation Area

Heading to Lake Owen Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Lake Owen Recreation Area?

No central reservation system listed for Lake Owen Recreation Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/249620) for the latest entry policy and availability.