Monson Lake State Park
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Cast your line for walleye, northerns, bass, and sunfish in Monson Lake. Birdwatchers look for white pelicans, herons, western grebes, and songbirds in this 187-acre park with a diverse landscape of wetlands and hardwood forests. The park includes a quiet campground and wooded picnic area. Paddle the lake and take a short portage that leads from Monson Lake to West Sunburg Lake.
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Visitor Alert!Day use onlyWater is off for the season, visitors should bring any water needed for their visit. Learn more about seasonal conditions online, or call Sibley State Park at 320-354-2055 for more information about Monson Lake State Park. |
Park NotesU.S.-Dakota War of 1862:2012 marked 150 years since the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. Monson Lake State Park was an important location during this time. Find out how to learn more. Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! 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. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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Hours
For information on this park, contact Sibley State Park at 320-354-2055 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact
1690 15th Street Northeast
Sunburg, MN 56289
tel: 320-366-3797
email: monsonlake.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Access is off State Highway 9, just west of Sunburg, via County Road 95.