Lake Shetek
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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!Due to a campground construction project, camping at the Camper Cabin and Wolf Point Campground will be closed for the 2010 season after August 1, 2010. Camping is still available at the group camp and Park Lake cart-in sites. |
Park NotesGift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Camper Cabin:A camper cabin is available at the park year-round! Camper cabin is handicapped accessible and has heat and electricity. To reserve, call 866-85PARKS or online. Firewood restrictions information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site. Birders:Bird Checklist at Lake Shetek State Park. |
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CampingHours
Best time to contact the park: Now to Memorial Weekend 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. as available, Memorial Weekend through Labor day 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Contact
163 State Park Road
Currie, MN 56123
tel: 507-763-3256
Getting There
North of Currie on County Road 38.
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