State: Minnesota
Address 2: Birch Lake State Forest
City: Melrose
Phone: 320-616-2525
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 29
Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/facilities/cmp00006/index.html
Full Hook: Yes
About: The campground is considered “primitive,” designed to furnish only the basic needs of the camper. The campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table. In addition, vault toilets, garbage cans, and drinking water are available. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.
The campground features 29 shaded campsites located near Big Birch Lake, Big Birch Lake public landing, vault toilets and a hand pump for drinking water. Motorboats are allowed on the lake and noise could be a factor on the weekends for campers as many of the campsites are located right near the water with direct access.
Big Birch Lake is known to be an ideal habitat for panfish, crappie, small mouth bass, northern pike and walleye.
Restrooms: Yes
Directions: 4 mi. (N) on Co. Rd. 13; 1 mi. (E) on Co. Rd. 17; (N) on Birch Lake Rd. to the campground