Douglas County · 448 acres
Lake Rachel homes for sale
Lake Rachel covers about 448 acres in Douglas County and reaches 65 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Lowry and Kensington, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
See every home for sale in Lowry, near Lake Rachel, from every brokerage.
See Lowry homes for saleOpen the map around Lake RachelActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The lake
About Lake Rachel
Lake Rachel is a 448-acre lake in southwest Douglas County between Holmes City and Kensington. It reaches 65 feet deep and has one DNR concrete ramp.
Lake Rachel is the 16th-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 49% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Lake Rachel, as the crow flies, it is about 7 miles to Lowry and 7 miles to Kensington. Janet's office in Alexandria is 11 miles to the northeast.
Lake Rachel facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 448 acres |
| Maximum depth | 65 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 49% |
| Shoreline | 6.3 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Lowry |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 18 mi to Lowry, 20 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0160-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Rachel
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreline on Lake Rachel ranges from sand and gravel to reeds and cattails. The type of frontage changes both the price and what a dock can do.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Lake Rachel
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Rachel is in Alexandria, about 8 miles from the lake as the crow flies. One more is in Alexandria (12 miles), and the next closest is in Villard (15 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Rachel right for you?
To see what is for sale on Lake Rachel, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will line up showings around your schedule.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lake Rachel
Is there public access on Lake Rachel?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Rachel.
What fish are in Lake Rachel?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Rachel list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0160-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Rachel?
Lake Rachel reaches 65 feet at its deepest and covers about 448 acres, with 6.3 miles of shoreline. That makes it the ninth-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
Can I put in a dock and a lift on Lake Rachel?
Usually yes, within Minnesota DNR rules on dock size and placement and any Douglas County or association limits. Existing docks and lifts are negotiated in the purchase agreement, so say what you want included.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lake Rachel
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.