This One Destination Has The Absolute Bluest Water In Minnesota

Minnesota’s rivers and lakes offer a wide variety of gorgeous, clear water, but none as pristine as can be found off Shovel Point in Lake Superior. Known as Crystal Bay, this section of the North Shore is in beautiful Tettegouche State Park, and it is truly magical.

If you've ever walked out to Shovel Point at Tettegouche you'll know the views are incredible.

You may have to take a lot of stairs, but head all the way out to the furthest point, and you will gaze down upon MN's bluest water.

The bays to the North are unreal - the water is crystal clear on the shore and sinks into a deeper teal blue.

It's one of the most scenic places to kayak on the shore, and if you keep heading north...

Around all the gorgeous rocks and the next point...

With gorgeous blue water and stunning red pebbles - it's easy to be mesmerized by the views from this beach.

The cliffs are equally as stunning, and it's a perfect stopping point if you're paddling the Superior Water Trail.

While this is definitely the most epic blue water in the state, you should also pay a visit to the clearest and deepest lakes in Minnesota for more unforgettably beautiful waters!

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Jo Magliocco

Minnesota staff writer for Only in Your State and owner of Minnesota blog NorthGuide.co, I'm a Minneapolis transplant who loves my cats, camera, and local coffee. On the weekends I'm usually exploring the North Shore or making my way through the list of Minnesota's State Parks. Want to talk about MN or ask me a question? Tweet me @sotafiedjo!