Birch Lakes State Forest

Counties: Stearns Fire Danger Rating Acres: 710 State Forest Map Motor Vehicle/OHV Classification: Closed Approved Firewood Vendors

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•Birch Lakes 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 known 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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