Birch Lakes State Forest

Counties:

Stearns

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Map

Acres: 710

OHV Forest Classification: Closed

Approved Firewood Vendors

Snow Conditions:

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•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.


More about this forest


Birch Lakes State Forest at a glance...

RECREATION

Boating

Dispersed Camping

Fishing

Hunting

Picnic Area

Swimming

TRAILS

7 Miles Hiking

7 Miles Mountain Biking

Off Road Vehicles

4.1 Miles Snowmobiling


Attention Trail Users:

Forest roads are all minimum maintenance.

FACILITIES

Birch Lake Campground and Day-Use Area

OTHER DESTINATIONS

Grey Eagle WMA
Ritter WMA
Buckhorn Lake WMA