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Myre - Big Island State Park

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This park has something for everyone. The trails take visitors around wet lowlands, oak savanna, and grasslands. Albert Lea Lake and park marshes draw hundreds of waterfowl during migration. Oak savanna and prairie landscape, including wetlands, dominate most of the park. One of the more unique aspects of the park is the 116-acre Big Island, covered with maple/basswood forest. Another is the glacial esker located in the northeast section of the park.

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Visitor Alert!

OPEN FOR DAY USE ONLY

May 4 and 5, Myre-Big Island State Park will be open for day use only. The campgrounds will remain closed through the weekend while crews clear downed trees from this week's storm, but should reopen Monday.

Timber Harvest Management Plan Amendment

Review the draft management plan amendment here.

Park Notes

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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 ChecklistThis is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. at Myre-Big Island State Park.

Park Highlights

tree Spring and Fall Migrations

tree Glacial Esker

tree Great Marsh/Birdwatching

tree Hiking

tree Canoeing

tree Camping


Events

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Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Fall: Saturday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Summer: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

If no one is available, please leave a message.

Contact

19499 780th Avenue
Albert Lea, MN 56007

tel: 507-379-3403

fax: 507-379-3405

email: myrebigisland.statepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

Located 3 miles southeast of Albert Lea on County Highway 38. Interstates 90 and 35 intersect just north of Albert Lea. Both interstates have signs directing visitors to the park.