Myre-Big Island State Park Overview

Myre-Big Island State Park has two campgrounds – Big Island with 35 densely wooded campsites (17 with electric hookups), and White Fox with 64 more open (less trees/shade) campsites (15 with electric hookups). Both are located next to Albert Lea Lake. There are also 4 backpack sites and 1 group site available.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 60 feet). Each site also has a parking spur, table, fire ring and grate. Campground amenities include drinking water, vault & flush toilets, hot-water showers ($), trash collection (dumpsters) and a dump station.  There’s also a nature store/gift shot, paddle boat rentals, firewood and ice for sale at the park.

Myre-Big Island State Park – Area Recreation & Info

Outdoor recreation includes boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, hunting, hiking, biking and picnicking. The Blazing Star State Trails runs from the campground to the town of Albert Lea. Albert Lea Lake and marshes also draw a variety of waterfowl during migration. Winter recreation includes ice fishing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

You may also like Split Rock Creek State Park.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equipment Rentals
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Ice
• Nature Store
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• RV Dump Station
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Ice Fishing
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports