Big Stone Lake State Park
Big Stone Lake State Park is a Minnesota State Park in southwestern Minnesota near Ortonville.
Big Stone Lake is 26 miles long and is located on the South Dakota-Minnesota border. The lake is the source of the Minnesota River and attracts anglers with a variety of fish.
Some have called Big Stone Lake "an oasis in the prairie." The park has two sections:
- Meadowbrook, which is where you will find the drive-in camping loop with camp sites, picnic area, a swimming beach and boat launch.
- Bonanza Scientific and Natural area is where the interpretive center is located. You will be able to see what the land looked like before the area was settled. You will also find another picnic area and boat launch. This area has more primitive camping areas.
More Big Stone Lake State Park attractions include:
- Excellent walleye fishing at the source of the Minnesota River.
- Hiking trails
- Native prairie and bird watching opportunities
- Big Stone Lake Environmental Education Center
- Drive along the Big Stone lakeshore through the apple orchards north of Ortonville.
- Read reviews of other attractions near Ortonville, Minnesota
Detailed information about this, and other, Minnesota state park campgrounds can be found in Minnesota State Parks: A Camper's Guide.
Online information about Minnesota state park activities, educational programs, reservations and maps can be found at the Minnesota State Parks DNR Website
Related Pages:
Voyageurs National Park
Boundary Waters Minnesota
Minnesota National Parks and Forests
Minnesota Camping
Minnesota State Parks Maps, Reservations and Reviews
Campgrounds in Minnesota
Minnesota Campgrounds
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Minnesota Campground Directory
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