Big Stone Lake State Park
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Big Stone Lake is 26 miles long and is located on the South Dakota-Minnesota border. The lake is the source of the Minnesota River and attracts anglers who catch walleye, northerns and bluegills. The northern section of the park, called the Bonanza Area, provides a picnic area, boat launch and a primitive group camp for guests. The area also includes the Bonanza Education Center which provides a place to discover the past and ways to preserve it. The southern section of the park, called the Meadowbrook Area, contains a campground, swimming beach and hiking trails.
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Visitor Alert!Big Stone Lake State Park will be closed to camping after October 22, 2012 and will reopen for camping May 24, 2013. The park will continue to be open daily for day use only. |
Park Notes
Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Birders:Bird Checklist Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Memorial Day - Labor Day: Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays. All other times, please contact Lac qui Parle State Park.
Contact
35889 Meadowbrook State Park Road
Ortonville, MN 56278
tel: 320-839-3663
fax: 320-839-3676
email: bigstone.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
From Ortonville, go 7 miles northwest on Hwy. 7. Follow signs to park.