Leaf color: 50-75% |
Flower color: 75-100% |
Grass color: 75-100% |
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Where to go: A visit to Monson Lake should begin at the picnic grounds, where you will find shady parking and an historic shelter crafted in 1938 by members of the Veterans Conservation Corp (VCC).
What you'll see: Trees are turning a bit more each day in the West Central Mn area. Many of the trees within this park are burr oak and they are still mostly green, so the color is more pronounced outside the park boundaries. Ash, cottonwood, boxelder and hackberry are beginning to turn yellow and gold. There are several lakes at Monson Lake State Park and the hiking trail takes you along the shores of Monson Lake and West Sunburg Lake. This is a good park for bird watching any time of year, and in the fall it tends to attract migratory waterfowl that are looking for a meal and a rest.
Also of interest: While Monson Lake is small in size, it is along a Mn Scenic Byway, the Glacial Ridge Trail. Color watchers may want to make a day of driving the hilly, winding backroads in the vicinity of Monson Lake. Fishing can be very good on Monson Lake, and fall is one of the best times to catch fish and enjoy a shore lunch!
Last updated: October 2, 2013Can’t decide between a one-day or year-round park permit? The DNR has a special offer that can help. Start by purchasing a one-day permit for $5 and visit as many state parks as possible. After visiting the state parks, trade in the one-day permit by the end of that day and get $5 off the purchase of a year-round permit. Year-round permits, which cost $25, provide unlimited access to all 76 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a full year from the month of purchase.
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Getting there1690 15th Street Northeast
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ContactPhone: 320-366-3797 Email: monsonlake.statepark@state.mn.us For information on this park, contact Sibley State Park at 320-354-2055 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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