Little Rock Lake is a 1,310-acre shallow lake located approximately 10 miles north of St. Cloud in western Benton County, Minnesota. As one of only two recreational lakes in Benton County, it holds significant value for anglers and has seen considerable development, with many former summer cabins now serving as year-round residences. The lake features 10.58 miles of shoreline and reaches a maximum depth of 17 feet. Classified as a Lake Class 41 water, it's characterized by very shallow depths, hard water, and high turbidity, with summer water clarity typically under 2 feet. The lake lacks significant aquatic vegetation due to these conditions, though native species adapted to low clarity such as Canada waterweed, sago pondweed, and coontail can be found. Little Rock Lake drains into the Mississippi River via Little Rock Creek and sits within the North Central Hardwood Forests Ecoregion.