Big Stone Lake State Park

Photo by Brett Whaley / Flickr CC

A quiet park at The source of the Minnesota River.

Exploring the Park

Photos
A peaceful creek and footbridge crossing run along the hiking trail at the Park's Bonanza area for a shaded hike.
Terry Kalberg/P&TC photo contest
The park provides excellent scenery of flora and fauna.
Jeff Westgard/P&TC photo contest
Oak savanna is a valued sight in the park.
John G. White/P&TC photo contest
White tail deer roam the park.
John G. White / P&TC photo contest
Big Stone Lake is the source of the Minnesota River.
Photo by McGhiever / Flickr CC
The park provides an opportunity for exquisite views of the lake.
Terry Kalberg/P&TC photo contest
A sun-soaked evening may be savored on the prairie.
Rob Upcraft/P&TC Photo Contest
Visitors may behold fields of wildflowers blooming.
Lauren Teske / P&TC photo contest
The winter time sunset is a calm experience at the park.
John G. White / P&TC photo contest

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 3 miles
  • Snowshoe ~ Anywhere in park

Camping

  • Drive-in, Non-electric ~ 27 Sites
  • drive-in, Electric ~ 10 sites

Activities

  • Picnic along the lake
  • Canoe & Kayak Rental
    weekends
  • Swimming Beach
  • Lake Fishing
  • Boat Launch
MNDNR Official Page - Big Stone Lake State Park