Camp Lake
Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Pine Center. DNR lake ID 18001800.
Camp Lake is a 533.6-acre lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Pine Center. Its deepest point reaches 42 ft, and about 39% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet. Summer water clarity averages 8.9 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 18001800 |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County, near Pine Center |
| Surface area | 533.6 acres |
| Maximum depth | 42 ft |
| Share under 15 ft | 39% |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.9 ft through 2025 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 19.2 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 10.3 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Clarity trend | Murkier (2016 to 2025) |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2025: clarity 8.9 ft, phosphorus 19.2 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 10.3 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Camp Lake rates as mesotrophic. Summer clarity trend 2016 to 2025: murkier.
Fishing on Camp Lake
The most recent DNR standard fish survey was in 2021 (5 years ago). Catch per net is compared with the DNR’s typical range for lakes of the same type.
| Species | Net | Catch per net | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern pike | gill | 8.67 | 3.1 to 8.5 |
| Northern pike | trap | 0.33 | n/a |
| Yellow perch | gill | 3.0 | 2.5 to 24.2 |
| Black crappie | gill | 0.56 | 0.5 to 2.7 |
| Black crappie | trap | 1.44 | 0.7 to 3.2 |
| Bluegill | gill | 2.22 | n/a |
| Bluegill | trap | 6.78 | 5.6 to 42.3 |
| Largemouth bass | gill | 1.22 | 0.3 to 1.2 |
| Largemouth bass | trap | 0.22 | 0.3 to 1.1 |
| Pumpkinseed | gill | 0.11 | n/a |
| Pumpkinseed | trap | 0.33 | 1.7 to 8.2 |
| Rock bass | gill | 0.44 | 0.3 to 2.0 |
| Hybrid sunfish | trap | 0.89 | n/a |
Largest fish measured in recent DNR samples: Walleye 22.0 in (2014), Northern pike 31.0 in (2021), Largemouth bass 17.0 in (2021).
Game and panfish documented since 2005: Walleye, Northern pike, Largemouth bass, Black crappie, Bluegill, Yellow perch, Pumpkinseed, Hybrid sunfish, Rock bass, Green sunfish, Bowfin, White sucker, Yellow bullhead, Brown bullhead, Black bullhead.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Camp Lake: 1 concrete slab launch ramp, 1 dock, 14 trailer spaces. 4 mi S of Garrison on Hwy. 169, then 3.5 mi W on Co Rd 2, then 0.5 mi N on Pelarski Rd. Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Barbour Lake 2.0 mi, Crow Wing County
- Smith Lake 2.3 mi, Crow Wing County
- Erskine Lake 2.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Holt Lake 2.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Twenty Two Lake 2.5 mi, Crow Wing County
- Bassett Lake 2.9 mi, Crow Wing County
- Whitefish Lake 3.4 mi, Crow Wing County
- Rock Lake 4.2 mi, Crow Wing County
Questions about Camp Lake
How deep is Camp Lake?
Camp Lake reaches a maximum depth of 42 ft according to Minnesota DNR records. About 39% of the lake is shallower than 15 feet.
How big is Camp Lake?
Camp Lake covers about 533.6 acres in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
How clear is Camp Lake?
Summer water clarity on Camp Lake averages 8.9 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2025. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Camp Lake have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Camp Lake is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
What fish are in Camp Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys document walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, hybrid sunfish, rock bass, green sunfish in Camp Lake. The most recent standard survey was in 2021.
Where is the public boat access on Camp Lake?
Camp Lake has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Camp Lake.
How is the walleye population on Camp Lake?
In Minnesota DNR net surveys from 2006 to 2014, walleye numbers on Camp Lake ran mostly below the typical range for similar lakes. Nets measure how many fish a lake holds, not where they’re biting, so local guides are the best source for current fishing.
Are there lake homes for sale on Camp Lake?
Homes on Camp Lake come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Camp Lake and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Camp Lake?
A mid-size lake with room for boating and fishing, about 39% shallow shoreline under 15 feet, and summer clarity around 8.9 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Camp Lake?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Camp Lake in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Camp Lake
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Crow Wing County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest 2021), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.