Moose Lake
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Rolling hills surrounded by fields, woods, ponds and fishing lakes make this park popular for hikers, anglers, canoeists, swimmers and campers. Quiet Echo Lake is ideal for catching bass, northerns and panfish. The Willard Munger Trail is located two miles west of the park. The trail stretches for 60 miles from Hinckley to west Duluth.
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Visitor Alert!The Moose Lake State Park Spur biking/hiking trail is now open! Stop by the park and check out this excellent new recreational opportunity. |
Park Notes
Be sure to stop in the Agate and Geological Interpretive Center when you visit Moose Lake State Park. The 4,500 square foot building, located at the entrance to the park, opened in 2003 and includes a multi-purpose classroom, nature store gift shop, park offices, a resource workroom, restrooms, and an exhibition hall that showcases Minnesota's gemstone, the Lake Superior Agate. Interpretive displays focus on rocks, minerals and geology of Minnesota. Hours: Memorial Day through Labor Day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Office closed Wednesday and Sundays Oct-April. If you call ahead to the park, special arrangements may be made to make sure the building is open for your visit. Get an inside scoop! Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card this holiday season! Year-round Camping:Camping is available at this park year-round! Self-registration information for camping is located on the park bulletin board/kiosk just past the front doorway to the park office/visitor center. 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 Moose Lake State Park. |
Moose Lake Agate and Geological Center - A "don't miss" stop!
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Hours
Best time to contact the park: Office hours will vary. If no one is available, please leave a message. Memorial Day through Labor Day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. , seven days a week and until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Office closed Wednesay and Sundays Oct-April
Contact
4252 County Road 137
Moose Lake, MN 55767
tel: 218-485-5420
Getting There
Located 1/4 miles east of I-35 at the Moose Lake exit #214. The park entrance is off County Road 137. Take the Moose Lake exit off I-35. Then go east on County Road 137 until you see the park signs about 1/2 mile down the road.
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MN Department of Natural Resources
