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The best camping near Myre - Big Island State Park

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Prairie Creek Forest Campground

7 sites ¡ Tents60 acres ¡ Nerstrand, MN
Pitch your tent at one of our Walk-in campsites on 60 acres of forest or hilltop prairie along Prairie Creek in Rice County, MN. Explore the creeks, trails, forest, our enormous granite "split rock", a 60 acre county park featuring a waterfall and more trails, including a single track mountain bike course. That's 120 acres of exploring outside your tent; this campground truly offers a large amount of remote forest for recreation right on site. Big Woods State Park is less than 2 miles away. Faribault is 8 miles and Northfield is 9 miles from our driveway; they offer dining, boutiques, and all other amenities. Nerstrand is 4.5 miles east and has a gas station and a fantastic meat market. Numerous Cannon River put-ins are within 10 miles. Vehicles: Our main parking area by sites 1, 2, & 3 is easily accessible. The road to the secondary parking area beside site 4 is up a very steep hill. Kids under 16 camping with their parents do not count in pricing. Sites are priced for one tent, please let us know if you need to have more than one tent. A map of the land is in the photos and shows locations of sites, parking and more. All Sites are Walk-In! We have a cart you may use to haul gear in. Site 1 is near the creek. Approximately 200 feet from main parking area. Stone fire ring and grill grate, picnic table. Site 2 is in the pines. Approximately 200 feet from main parking area. Stone fire ring and grill grate, picnic table, this site has good hammock trees. Site 3 is by the creek. Approximately 300 feet from main parking area. Steel fire ring, steel grill ring, picnic table, this site has good hammock trees. Site 4 is on the hilltop. Approximately 100 feet from the secondary parking area Steel fire ring with grill grate, stone fire ring, picnic table, this site has good hammock trees. This campground is managed by Stephen and Molly on land owned by he and his father Ted. In 1961, Ted's parents bought this farm. Over the years, the arable land has been sold but we retained the wooded area which is crossed twice by a stream. About 20 years ago, a 60 acre county park was created to the south and west. The property is bordered on two sides by this county park. When Ted was in high school, the family sold the dairy cows and started a bare bones horseback riding ranch using trails in these woods as riding trails.
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The Edge

7 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents160 acres ¡ Rochester, MN
This 160 acre farm used to be a sod farm, and then a Christmas tree farm. Camping provided is in the remnants of the uncut Christmas tree forest. 
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Daniel's Cabin Retreat

4 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres ¡ Waseca, MN
The River Farm once owned by Ulysses S. Grant and purchased from former Speaker of the House Rod Searle who held the Governor's Deer Camp here and congressional parties while in office on a private conservation park nicknamed the Jewel of Waseca County because of it's scenic overlook of the LeSueur River Valley, rolling hillside and diverse topography. Remote valley offers peace and quite with the exception of a few coyotes calls some nights. Your pet dog is allowed at site 1 and please check with us about having a dog at site 3. Thanks
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Bluff Hollow Camp on the Root River

1 site ¡ RV, Tent8 acres ¡ Stewartville, MN
The property is one of a kind. The Driftless Region starts right here in SE Minnesota. It is secluded with mature trees, beautiful bluffs, fishing, kayaking! It is a nature lovers dream!
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Anthony E.’s Land

6 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres ¡ MN
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Happy Camping

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Blue Earth, MN
Learn more about this land:Start your morning with a perfect view of the sunrise (site 2), or a more shaded, sleep-in a bit (site 1) along with your favorite morning beverage. Take a walk on our country road or into town, approximately a mile and a half to restaurants, visitors center at the Jolly Green Giant Statue, hardware stores, Shell gas station & food mart or access to miles of paved trails around the town. Explore and have fun locating the dozens of "Little Sprouts" (baby Green Giants) around town. Very easy entrance and exit to Blue Earth, site is located at the intersection of Interstate 90 & HWY 169.
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The best camping near Myre - Big Island State Park guide

Overview

About

Get your binoculars ready for a stay at Myre - Big Island State Park, where American white pelicans regularly fly over the lake, and spring through fall seasons make for crazy migration sightings. The park protects eight miles of shoreline on Albert Lea Lake, an oasis of crazy nature and diverse wildlife on the southern Minnesota/Iowa border.

The lake can get a little too weedy for swimming (or maybe you're all about that!), but it’s a beauty to behold the highly eutrophic surface covered in blooming lillies and moss. Paddle a boat out to the 116-acre Big Island covered in maple forests, or take the causeway connecting it to the mainland. Camping is available on both the Big and Little Islands—explore all of it on the trails that lead you through wet lowlands, priarie grasses, and savanna oak landscapes. Artifacts reveal humans have lived here for over 9000 years, so make history by continuing the tradition!

When to go

The ideal time to visit Myre-Big Island State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its peak. Summer offers warm days perfect for water activities, though it's also the busiest season. Winters can be harsh, so check conditions if you're planning a cold-weather adventure.

Know before you go

  • Highway 67 is closed; follow alternative directions provided by the park to avoid confusion.
  • Check the park's official website or contact the office for the latest updates on trail and facility closures.
  • Remember to pack essentials for changing weather conditions, as the park offers diverse outdoor experiences.
  • For a smooth visit, arrive at your campsite directly; park staff will assist with check-in procedures.
  • Stay connected with park events and updates by signing up for their email notifications.

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