Atkinson Lake
Lake of the United States of America.
A lake inside Greenleaf Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 4°. When to go ↓
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or restaurants. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Census job and town figures.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Greenleaf Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Stay in Greenleaf Township, or close by
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Atkinson Lake | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenleaf Township 33% vacation homes | in town | 0 | 897 | $319K | — |
| Cedar Mills Township | 4 mi south | 0 | 397 | $288K | — |
| Acoma Township | 7 mi southeast | 2 | 1,280 | $426K | — |
| Ellsworth Township 34% vacation homes | 7 mi northeast | 0 | 792 | $395K | — |
| Cosmos | 8 mi southwest | 6 | 536 | $106K | — |
| Danielson Township | 8 mi northwest | 0 | 226 | $252K | — |
| Litchfield Township | 9 mi north | 1 | 786 | $338K | — |
| Cosmos Township | 10 mi southwest | 0 | 255 | $215K | — |
| Boon Lake Township | 10 mi south | 7 | 400 | $352K | — |
| Litchfield | 10 mi north | 288 | 6,576 | $188K | B |
| Darwin | 11 mi northeast | 0 | 358 | $175K | — |
| Lynn Township | 11 mi southeast | 0 | 378 | $349K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Atkinson Lake
Other well-known places within 68 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw111 mi📍 Attractionbiggest ball of twine🛶212 mi🛶 LakeLake Allie🛶319 mi🛶 LakeLake Addie
61 mi🛶 LakeBde Maka Ska
68 mi📍 LandmarkFort Snelling
63 mi💧 WaterfallSaint Anthony Falls
63 mi🏛 MuseumMinneapolis Institute of Art
66 mi🌸 GardenMinnehaha ParkPhoto credits
biggest ball of twine: Matthew Sachs, Public domain · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saint Anthony Falls: The original uploader was Mulad at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Minneapolis Institute of Art: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Minnehaha Park: Original uploader was The Statue With The Dictionary at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Atkinson Lake
Is Atkinson Lake in Greenleaf Township?
Yes. It’s inside Greenleaf Township, MN.
When is the best time to visit Atkinson Lake?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–82°.
How far is Atkinson Lake from Minneapolis and St. Paul?
About 63 miles east of Minneapolis and about 71 miles east of St. Paul, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Atkinson Lake?
Saint Cloud Regional (STC), about 46 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 66 miles.
Where should I stay near Atkinson Lake?
Litchfield (10 mi, 288 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Greenleaf Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.