US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsSurface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 122851980); shared with South Dakota, acreage is the whole lake.
The red circle marks Lake Hendricks.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.
Official Minnesota DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 122851980), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Lake Hendricks, 2 of them within 5 miles. 2 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
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All campgrounds & RV parks in Minnesota
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (44.4908, -96.4435). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Lake Hendricks. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.
3 public access sites listed, 3 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat ramp | — | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 44.4804, -96.4767 |
| Hendricks Lake (E) Public Water Access Site | Hendricks | City of Hendricks | Trailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock | 15 trailer, 8 car | — | Fishing, Boating Restroom | 44.5051, -96.4353 |
| Hendricks Lake (S) Public Water Access Site | Hendricks | DNR Division of Parks and Trails | Trailer launch · Concrete slab ramp · dock | 12 trailer, 4 car | — | Fishing, Boating | 44.4890, -96.4445 |
Minnesota DNR public water access sites (Minnesota Geospatial Commons) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Lake Hendricks not marked private, residents-only or members-only.
| Beach | Type | Access | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hendricks Public Beach | Beach | Access not tagged; check posted rules | Get directions |
Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.
Lake Hendricks covers about 1,529 acres in Hendricks, Minnesota (Lincoln County).
Yes. 3 public trailer launches are listed: Hendricks Lake (E) Public Water Access Site, Hendricks Lake (S) Public Water Access Site and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.
OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.
Yes. We list 4 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.
Lake Hendricks touches Hendricks in Lincoln County, Minnesota.
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