Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

Park Notes

Be fascinated. Check out the naturalist programs and other activities scheduled at the park.

Reservations:

All campsites at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park are reservable. We encourage you to reserve your campsite in advance. Any site not reserved is available for drop in camping for one night only. Use self registration if park staff is unavailable. If additional nights are desired, check with park staff for availability.

New! Video tour of the park

Take three and half minutes to enjoy a few of our favorite scenes and maybe learn something new about the park. Click the image at right to launch the video.

Virtual Tour:

Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park!
Panoramic tour | Snapshot tour

Birch Lake State Forest:

Charles A. Lindbergh State Park also manages the campground in Birch Lake State Forest. The campground is located on Big Birch Lake. Take County Road 13 north from Melrose. There are 24 drive-in campsites, five hike-in sites, a group camp, swimming beach, picnic area, and boat access.

Picnic Shelter:

The picnic shelter is a historic log cabin-style building and holds approximately 60 people. It is wheelchair accessible and has electric lights, outlets, and a fireplace, among other amenities. Download this PDF for photos and more information about renting the picnic shelter.

Gift Cards:

Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card.

Don't move firewood!

Burning non-local firewood can spread invasive species, and it's against Minnesota state law. Learn more. Always buy your firewood at the park, or from an approved local vendor. Find firewood vendors for Charles A. Lindbergh State Park.

Birders:

Bird Checklist at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park.