Swift Lake Park campground
Swift Lake Park
The campground amenities include showers, picnic tables, fire pits, and a playground. There are 39 campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so it is recommended to arrive early to secure a spot. The park is open year-round, with the busiest season being from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
An interesting fact about the area is that Swift Lake was created by a meteor impact over 300 million years ago. The impact created a depression that eventually filled with water, forming the lake we see today.
The best time to visit Swift Lake Park is during the summer months, when temperatures are mild with an average high of 80°F and lows around 60°F. The fall is also a great time to visit, with the changing leaves providing a vibrant and colorful display. Overall, Swift Lake Park is a hidden gem in Minnesota that offers a peaceful and relaxing camping experience.
What's on-site at Swift Lake Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Swift Lake Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garvin Cp- Lower Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Garvin Cp - Upper Campground | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Sundquist Park At West Lake Sarah | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| South Dutch Charlie Creek Campground | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Kuhar Park | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Swift Lake Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood River Near Marshall | 43 cfs | → |
| Redwood River Near Redwood Falls | 191 cfs | → |
| Yellow Medicine River Near Granite Falls | 155 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Morton | 2,370 cfs | → |
| Flandreau Cr Above Flandreau Sd | 5 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River At Montevideo | 1,330 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Swift Lake Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Island 7sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Swift Lake Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Swift Lake Park
Can I make reservations at Swift Lake Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Swift Lake Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Swift Lake Park.