Central Lakes is an unincorporated community in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located 17 mi south of the city of Virginia at the junction of U.S. Highway 53 and Saint Louis County Road 93. Central Lakes is located 45 mi north of the city of Duluth. Central Lakes is located between Cotton and Eveleth on Highway 53. Anchor Lake, Augusta Lake, Central Lake, Elliott Lake, and Murphy Lake are in the vicinity. The Anchor Lake Rest Area on Highway 53 is nearby.