Myre-Big Island State Park

Courtesy of Gary Alan Nelson

A natural island & oak savanna landscape along Albert Lea Lake with the Blazing star Trail running through it.

Exploring the Park

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A quiet grassland to experience solitude.
Mick Rollins / P&TC photo contest
Rent canoes, paddleboards, and kayaks from the park.
Andrew Oftedal / P&TC
Visitors can stop to bask in the peace of the nature around the park
Photo credit Andrew Oftedal/P&TC
Wildflowers are a lovely scene to enjoy around the park
Courtesy of Gary Alan Nelson
Deer sightings are likely.
Jimmy Rollings / P&TC photo contest
Interesting sightings of plants such as this mushroom may be found while visiting
Rohn Shearer / P&TC photo contest

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

Camping

  • Drive-in sites ~ 93 Sites
  • Electric ~ 32 sites
  • Camper Cabin ~ 1 site
  • Backpack sites ~ 4 sites
  • Group Camp ~ 1 site up to 50 people
  • Group Center ~ Up to 50 people

Activities

  • Picnic shelter
  • Swimming Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat Access
  • Rentals ~ Canoes, kayaks, paddlebaords, & boats
  • Naturalist Programs
MNDNR Official Page - Myre-Big IslandState Park