Lake Shetek State Park
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The word "Shetek" is Ojibwe for "pelican," a bird which visits Lake Shetek during the summer and fall.The park contains the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota, which forms the headwaters of the Des Moines River.
Expect great fishing for walleye, northern, crappie, and bullheads. Loon Island, a 45-acre island on Lake Shetek, is accessible on foot via a causeway and includes an interpretive trail.
Visit the Koch Cabin and monument memorializing pioneer settlers. The park includes a swimming beach, boat launch, campgrounds and a scenic six-mile loop bicycle trail into the town of Currie. Boat, canoe, and kayak rentals are available.
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!U.S. Highway 59 closing July 2012
U.S. Highway 59 will be closed for two to three months for construction between MN Hwy 30 and U.S. Highway 14, starting in July 2012. Visitors traveling from the South should take Murray County Road 8 (which becomes Murray County 35) from Slayton, MN. Turn East on MN Hwy 30 for 1/2 mile and then turn North on Murray County 38. Visitors coming from the North should take US 14 East to Tracy, MN and then take Lyon County Road 11 (which becomes Murray County Road 38) South. |
Park Notes
Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Camper Cabins:Four camper cabins are now available year-round at the park! They are wheelchair accessible and have heat and electricity. Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Memorial Weekend - Labor Day: Daily, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Contact
163 State Park Road
Currie, MN 56123
tel: 507-763-3256
email: lakeshetek.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
North of Currie on County Road 38.