Myre-Big Island State Park

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Myre - Big Island State Park


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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Directions to the Park

From Interstate 35: Take exit 11, turn east on Freeborn County Road 46. Follow County Road 46 for 1/2 mile then turn south on Freeborn County Road 38 and continue on County Road 38 for 1 1/2 miles to park entrance.

From Interstate 90: Take Interstate 35 South and follow above directions to park

Timber Harvest Management Plan Amendment

Review the draft management plan amendment here.

Deer Hunt at Myre-Big Island State Park

There will be a deer hunt during November 30 through December 1. The park will remain open to the public during the hunt.

For more information: State parks during 2013 hunting season.

Last updated September 17, 2013

Park Notes

Be fascinated. Check out the naturalist programs and other activities scheduled at the park.

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Don't move firewood!

Burning non-local firewood can spread invasive species, and it's against Minnesota state law. Learn more. Always buy your firewood at the park, or from an approved local vendor. Find firewood vendors for Myre - Big Island State Park.

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


Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Current Office Hours:

Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Monday-Thurs office hours variable

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.