Contact Information
Big Stone Lake State Park
35889 Meadowbrook State Park RdOrtonville, MN 56278
About
On the shores of this large lake, visitors enjoy quiet sunsets and excellent walleye fishing at the source of the Minnesota River. The drive along the lakeshore, through the apple orchards north of Ortonville, is especially beautiful in the fall. 3 mi hiking trail. Semi-modern camping with sanitary facilities, swimming beach, boat launch with dock. Canoe and kayaks available on weekends - Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Visitors also enjoy the park's native prairie and bird watching opportunities.
Dates
Park hours: 8 am – 10 pm. Ranger Station and Nature Store are open Fridays 4 - 6 p.m., Saturdays from noon - 2 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. - noon.Rates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day.
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) Apr–Sep, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Playground
- Swimming beach
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of tent-only sites: 37
- Number of tent-only sites available in winter: 37
- Total number of campsites: 37
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 37
Campground Features
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Sanitary dump station
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental