Lake Bronson State Park

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A wonderland of prairies and forests

Exploring the Park

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The only MN State Park that lies in the Tallgrass Aspen biome.
Courtesy of Gary Alan Nelson
The park is home to several historic sites, including the WPA-built Camp Bronson, Pioneer Cemetery, and the largest water tower in the MN State Park system.
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Enjoy the sandy beach at the swimming area.
Courtesy of Lisa Filter
The Visitor Center with kitchen is available for rent year-round for community or family events.
Visitors can sit and take in the tranquility of the morning while at the park
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Three campgrounds with wooded sites, open prairie sites, and some near the lake.
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Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 14 miles
  • Accessible ~ 2 miles
  • Snowshoe ~ Anywhere in park
  • Paved Bike~ 2 Miles
  • Mountain Bike~ 5 miles
  • Horse Trail~ 8 miles

Camping

  • Drive-in Sites ~ 152 Sites
  • Pull-through sites ~ 6 sites
  • Canoe-in ~ 1 site
  • Electric Sites~ 67 sites
  • Backpack Sites~ 3 sites
  • Group Camp~ 1 site

Activities

  • Picnic area and shelter
  • Playground
  • Volleyball
  • Fishing Pier
  • Rentals~ boats, trolling motors, canoes, and kayaks
  • Swimming Beach
  • Interpretive Exhibit
  • Gift Shop
  • Historic Site~ WPA-built Camp Bronson and Pioneer Cemetery
MNDNR Official Page - Lake Bronson State Park