Lake Shetek State Park

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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!

Campground Update:

While construction is not entirely complete, the majority of sites in Oak Woods Campground are now open to first-come, first-serve camping. This campground is available for reservations for eligible dates in 2012. Contact the park for more information.

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 handicapped 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 This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. at Lake Shetek State Park.

Park Highlights

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Events

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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.