Natural swimming hole
Brewer Lake Campground swim beach
Lake · North Dakota
About this swimming hole
Brewer Lake Campground is a county-leased and operated facility at Erie, North Dakota, and the official Cass County page lists a swimming area with a boat ramp among its facilities, with a camp host on site May through September. Visitors describe a small sandy beach swimming area on the clear 125-acre lake, plus a fishing pier, playground, and restrooms with showers. Reviews call it a quiet, well-kept family spot under an hour from Fargo, though some note murky water and algae in peak summer.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Best season | May-September |
| Fees | camping fees; day use at campground |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | campground parking at 2160 146th Ave SE, Erie ND 58029 |
| Amenities | sandy beach swimming area, boat ramp, fishing pier, playground, restrooms with showers, campground, community building, camp host May-September |
| County | Cass County |
| Nearest town | Erie |
| Safety notes | no lifeguard; some visitors report murky water and algae in summer |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Brewer Lake Campground swim beach?
Yes — Brewer Lake Campground swim beach is listed as a natural swimming spot in North Dakota. Heads-up: no lifeguard; some visitors report murky water and algae in summer. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Brewer Lake Campground swim beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Brewer Lake Campground swim beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Brewer Lake Campground swim beach?
Reported fee info: camping fees; day use at campground. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Brewer Lake Campground swim beach?
The best season is typically May-September.