Where is Baxter Lake?

Baxter Lake is a lake in Spencer Brook Township, Minnesota.

How is Baxter Lake rated?

Baxter Lake in Spencer Brook Township, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 12 reviews.

Updated August 13, 2025

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Baxter Lake

Lake · Spencer Brook Township, Minnesota

4.3(12 reviews)

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Weather at Baxter Lake

H: 82° L: 50°

Clear

54°

Feels like 52°

Precipitation

Humidity

82%

Wind

5 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

57°

3 AM

53°

6 AM

51°

9 AM

62°

12 PM

75°

3 PM

82°

6 PM

81°

9 PM

71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Baxter Lake?: Baxter Lake is a lake in Spencer Brook Township, Minnesota.
Can you swim at Baxter Lake?: There is no fixed answer for Baxter Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Baxter Lake in Spencer Brook Township, Minnesota. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
How is Baxter Lake rated?: Baxter Lake in Spencer Brook Township, Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 12 reviews.

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›Monitor water quality reports before swimming

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Spencer Brook Township, MN 55371

Spencer Brook Township, Minnesota 55371

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