Vacations, Attractions, Activities, Hotels and Resorts at Big Stone Lake State Park

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Facts about (Big Stone Lake State Park):

Overview of Big Stone Lake State Park - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information : In 1923 State Auditor Ray Chase critiqued the state park system and thought there was a geographic imbalance in the system In his proposal for additional parks Chase urged that more state parks be established in southern Minnesota The Ortonville area was targeted as a place with a need for a state park It wasnt until 1961 that Big Stone Lake State Park was established at the urging of Ortonville business people who were concerned about lakeshore development Working with UW (Judge) Hella director

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Big Stone Lake State Park): Park Offers Picnic Area,Picnic Shelter,Volleyball,Horseshoes,Golf Course,Warming House,Water Source,Fishing,Swimming Beach,Boat Access,Boating Restrictions,Handicapped Accessible,Self Guided,Hiking,Paved Bike,Mountain Bike,Horse,Cross Country Skiing,Snowshoe,Winter Hiking Trail,Park Office,Visitor Center,Interpretive Exhibit,Gift Shop,Groceries,Firewood,Ice Sales,Restaurant,Public Phones,Backpack Sites,Canoe Sites,Group Camp,Flush Toilets,Vault Toilets.

Contact Information:
Address:Big Stone Lake State Park3,5889 Meadowbrook State Park Road, Ortonville, MN 56278
Phone No:(320) 839-3663

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  • Country Inn And Suites Duluth (24 miles - starting at $169)
  • Fairfield Inn Marriot Duluth (24 miles - starting at $79)
  • Days Inn Duluth (24 miles - starting at $44)
  • Motel 6 Duluth (26 miles - starting at $35)
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  • Americinn Duluth South (30 miles - starting at $76)
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  • Attractions Near Big Stone Lake State Park

    Beaches

    Grande Isle (100 miles)

    Hiking

    Pow Wow Trail (24 miles)
    Big Lake & Stone Lake Trail (24 miles)
    Bird Lake Trail (24 miles)
    Border Route Trail (24 miles)
    Britton Peak Trail (24 miles)

    Lakes

    Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (52 miles)
    Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (52 miles)
    Lake Mille Lacs (103 miles)
    Leech Lake (129 miles)
    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (252 miles)

    National Parks

    Voyageurs National Park (113 miles)
    Grand Portage National Monument (117 miles)
    Isle Royale National Park (137 miles)
    Keweenaw National Historic Park (154 miles)
    Huron National Wildlife Refuge (182 miles)

    River

    Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (70 miles)
    Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (70 miles)
    Namekagon River (73 miles)
    Bigfork River (95 miles)
    Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (123 miles)

    State Parks

    Flambeau River State Forest (110 miles)
    Turtle River State Park (269 miles)
    Icelandic State Park (296 miles)
    For more Information about (Big Stone Lake State Park) Kindly visit the official
    website:
    http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/big_stone_lake/narrative.html

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