At McCarthy Beach State Park, you’ll never lose sight of the lakes. There’s a chain of ‘em, all connected, making this an adventurer’s playground, especially if you’ve got webbed feet, or like to fish. Paddlers will especially appreciate the hidden coves and peaceful shorelines, and Highways Magazine rated the sandy beach on Sturgeon Lake one of the top beaches in North America. Explore the park’s hiking and biking trails, relax on the shore, and refresh your body and spirit in the cold, clear waters of the beautiful lakes that make this park so special.
At McCarthy Beach State Park, you’ll never lose sight of the lakes. There’s a chain of ‘em, all connected, making this an adventurer’s playground, especially if you’ve got webbed feet, or like to fish. Paddlers will especially appreciate the hidden coves and peaceful shorelines, and Highways Magazine rated the sandy beach on Sturgeon Lake one of the top beaches in North America. Explore the park’s hiking and biking trails, relax on the shore, and refresh your body and spirit in the cold, clear waters of the beautiful lakes that make this park so special.
When the outdoors are calling, head down to McCarthy Beach State Park for hiking on scenic trails, boating and fishing, wintertime skiing, horseback riding, aaaand swimming and relaxing on one of the top 17 beaches in North America! Seriously, this place has it all! Why not be spontaneous about it? Just come down to the first-come, first-served Be Read more...
Well, what do we have here? Sandy beaches in Minnesota? Hellooooo summer! When you have the urge for some sunnin’ and swimmin’, look no further than McCarthy Beach State Park's Side Lake Campground. You're going to want to take your time here, so post up at one of the tent- or RV-friendly sites (some with electricity). They're located right in bet Read more...
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McCarthy Beach State Park
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When the outdoors are calling, head down to McCarthy Beach State Park for hiking on scenic trails, boating and fishing, wintertime skiing, horseback riding, aaaand swimming and relaxing on one of the top 17 beaches in North America! Seriously, this place has it all! Why not be spontaneous about it? Just come down to the first-come, first-served Be Read more...
Well, what do we have here? Sandy beaches in Minnesota? Hellooooo summer! When you have the urge for some sunnin’ and swimmin’, look no further than McCarthy Beach State Park's Side Lake Campground. You're going to want to take your time here, so post up at one of the tent- or RV-friendly sites (some with electricity). They're located right in bet Read more...
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