Birch Lakes State Forest

Counties: Stearns Map Acres: 710 OHV Forest Classification: Closed Approved Firewood Vendors Snow Conditions:

•Birch Lake State Forest is one of the smallest state forests but also among the most intriguing. It is located in the transition zone between Minnesota's forested region to the northeast and the prairie region to the southwest.

• This forest is located between Little Birch and Birch Lake, which is knows as a walleye lake with 2,025 acres of surface water, 12.5 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 77 feet, and a public access. Water clarity is considered good to excellent.

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