Swan Lake Resort & Campground has a rich history spanning over 70 years with 6 generations of passionate owners each adding to the property & community. Starting in the 1940s, local residents would use the flat land surrounding the original farm house to launch their boats and pitch camp for a few gorgeous summer nights. Today, the resort & campground is the only commercial operation on recreational Swan Lake in Otter Tail County and is located a few miles south of Fergus Falls, MN. It occupies roughly 17 acres of land, 6 of which are natural woodlands, and has over 780ft of lakeshore frontage that includes a sandy swimming beach. On site there there is the original farm house, a camp store, cabins, RV sites, tent camping sites, and lots of open grassy areas for everyone to enjoy. There is a shared bath house with hot showers and flush toilets, a coin operated laundry, a work shed, a game room, a fish cleaning shed, and a boat house. The camp store offers fishing bait & tackle, groceries, camping gear, ice, firewood, and souvenirs.
Campground rules and policies
Check-In Procedure
Camping/Tent Sites
- Check-in time: 2pm
- Check-out time: 11am
Cabins
- Check-in time: 3pm.
.- Check-out time: 9am
- We may be able to arrange an early check-in or late check-out depending on the schedule.
- Generally, plan for a prompt departure in order to ensure availability for incoming guests.
- Early arrivals or late departures incur a $15 to $75 charge.
- We need time to mow, clean, and prepare.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Site Maintenance Responsibility
- Leave no trace, keep your site clean during your stay and pick up all trash before leaving to avoid a $25 site clean-up fee.Speed Limit
- A strict 5mph speed limit is enforced on all campground roads.Peace & Quiet
- Quiet hours begin at 10pm, meaning music gets turned down and voices scale to your campsite.
- Objectionable noise is not allowed at any time.
- Generators are not allowed to operate on the property.
- Avoid political flags, banners, and signs that go beyond individual expression.
- Be considerate of and kind to your fellow campers.Rugs
- Rugs are not allowed on the grass at any campsite.Visitors
- Day visitors are welcome but need to register at the office and purchase a day pass.Firewood
- Firewood must be certified or purchased on-site.Parking
- Parking is allowed only in designated zones, keep trucks, campers, and trailers off the grass.Fishing
- Fishing is allowed off of all docks except those on either side of the beach.Tents
- Tents need to be moved every 3 days to keep the grass healthy.Pet Policy
- All pets must be registered upon arrival and have current vaccinations.
- We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone whose pet disrupts the serenity and safety of our guests or the resort & campground.
- Pets must be kept on a leash under the control of a responsible individual and are not allowed on the beach.
- Guests are responsible to “clean-up” after their pets to avoid a $25 abandoned poo fee.
- Service animals may accompany a disabled person without any proof of disability or certification.
- Swan Lake Resort & Campground is not responsible for and will hold accountable pet owners for any injury or damage caused by pet(s).
- All pets must be kept on a leash under the control of a responsible individual who can clean-up after them.Lake and Swimming Area Policies
- No lifeguard on duty at the beach, use at your own risk.
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult in the lake or beach area.
- No diving, flips, or rough play on the floating raft or docks.
- No glass containers allowed on beach.Behavior & Conduct Policy
- Profanity or violence towards other guests or management is grounds for immediate eviction.
- The use of firearms, archery, paintball, slingshots, or air guns is prohibited.
- Fireworks of any kind are prohibited.
- The use of any paint products, chemicals, or pesticides is prohibited.Wildlife Awareness & Safety Policy
- Swan Lake Resort & Campground is in a natural wildlife habitat area.
- There are skunks, coyotes, birds of prey, snakes, and turtles roaming around.
- All guests should ensure pets and small children are supervised at all times.Liability
- Swan Lake Resort & Campground is not responsible for personal injuries or damage, loss, or theft of any personal property or vehicles.
- Guests assume any and all risks associated with camping and are responsible for any damage or injury caused by themselves, their children and/or pets.
- Management reserves the right to evict anyone who does not comply with the rules and policies.
- Guests violating rules that result in eviction will not receive any refunds for their stay.
Swan Lake Resort & Campground has a rich history spanning over 70 years with 6 generations of passionate owners each adding to the property & community. Starting in the 1940s, local residents would use the flat land surrounding the original farm house to launch their boats and pitch camp for a few gorgeous summer nights. Today, the resort & campground is the only commercial operation on recreational Swan Lake in Otter Tail County and is located a few miles south of Fergus Falls, MN. It occupies roughly 17 acres of land, 6 of which are natural woodlands, and has over 780ft of lakeshore frontage that includes a sandy swimming beach. On site there there is the original farm house, a camp store, cabins, RV sites, tent camping sites, and lots of open grassy areas for everyone to enjoy. There is a shared bath house with hot showers and flush toilets, a coin operated laundry, a work shed, a game room, a fish cleaning shed, and a boat house. The camp store offers fishing bait & tackle, groceries, camping gear, ice, firewood, and souvenirs.
Campground rules and policies
Check-In Procedure
Camping/Tent Sites
- Check-in time: 2pm
- Check-out time: 11am
Cabins
- Check-in time: 3pm.
.- Check-out time: 9am
- We may be able to arrange an early check-in or late check-out depending on the schedule.
- Generally, plan for a prompt departure in order to ensure availability for incoming guests.
- Early arrivals or late departures incur a $15 to $75 charge.
- We need time to mow, clean, and prepare.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Site Maintenance Responsibility
- Leave no trace, keep your site clean during your stay and pick up all trash before leaving to avoid a $25 site clean-up fee.Speed Limit
- A strict 5mph speed limit is enforced on all campground roads.Peace & Quiet
- Quiet hours begin at 10pm, meaning music gets turned down and voices scale to your campsite.
- Objectionable noise is not allowed at any time.
- Generators are not allowed to operate on the property.
- Avoid political flags, banners, and signs that go beyond individual expression.
- Be considerate of and kind to your fellow campers.Rugs
- Rugs are not allowed on the grass at any campsite.Visitors
- Day visitors are welcome but need to register at the office and purchase a day pass.Firewood
- Firewood must be certified or purchased on-site.Parking
- Parking is allowed only in designated zones, keep trucks, campers, and trailers off the grass.Fishing
- Fishing is allowed off of all docks except those on either side of the beach.Tents
- Tents need to be moved every 3 days to keep the grass healthy.Pet Policy
- All pets must be registered upon arrival and have current vaccinations.
- We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone whose pet disrupts the serenity and safety of our guests or the resort & campground.
- Pets must be kept on a leash under the control of a responsible individual and are not allowed on the beach.
- Guests are responsible to “clean-up” after their pets to avoid a $25 abandoned poo fee.
- Service animals may accompany a disabled person without any proof of disability or certification.
- Swan Lake Resort & Campground is not responsible for and will hold accountable pet owners for any injury or damage caused by pet(s).
- All pets must be kept on a leash under the control of a responsible individual who can clean-up after them.Lake and Swimming Area Policies
- No lifeguard on duty at the beach, use at your own risk.
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult in the lake or beach area.
- No diving, flips, or rough play on the floating raft or docks.
- No glass containers allowed on beach.Behavior & Conduct Policy
- Profanity or violence towards other guests or management is grounds for immediate eviction.
- The use of firearms, archery, paintball, slingshots, or air guns is prohibited.
- Fireworks of any kind are prohibited.
- The use of any paint products, chemicals, or pesticides is prohibited.Wildlife Awareness & Safety Policy
- Swan Lake Resort & Campground is in a natural wildlife habitat area.
- There are skunks, coyotes, birds of prey, snakes, and turtles roaming around.
- All guests should ensure pets and small children are supervised at all times.Liability
- Swan Lake Resort & Campground is not responsible for personal injuries or damage, loss, or theft of any personal property or vehicles.
- Guests assume any and all risks associated with camping and are responsible for any damage or injury caused by themselves, their children and/or pets.
- Management reserves the right to evict anyone who does not comply with the rules and policies.
- Guests violating rules that result in eviction will not receive any refunds for their stay.