Swimming Beaches
Hours and season
Beaches open Memorial Day weekend. Beach hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes past sunset.
Lifeguard service
Lifeguards are on duty at Long Lake Thursday-Sunday, noon-8 p.m. All other beaches are unguarded. Call 911 in case of an emergency. Lifeguards present starting June 13, 2026.
Group beach use
Groups looking to organize an event at a guarded Ramsey County beach must secure a Reservation Permit. Requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the event date and are available on a first-come, first served basis. Groups are free to use unguarded beaches at their own risk.
Beach water quality
Ramsey County regularly tests beaches for water quality during beach season each year.