Myre-Big Island State Park, Albert Lea

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Myre-Big Island State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, just outside the city of Albert Lea. It has an area of 1,578 acres (6.39 km2). The park protects 8 miles (13 km) of shoreline on Albert Lea Lake. The nucleus of the park is Big Island, a 117-acre (0.47 km2) island attached to the mainland by a causeway. In turn a causeway connects Big Island to Little Island. The park was formerly named Helmer Myre State Park after former Minnesota State Senator Helmer Myre.

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By 57jacih

Very BEAUTIFUL and well kept State Park. We camped in a 30 foot camper on the Big Island. Nice tree coverage gives you lots of shade. Our spot (7e) is very large and right across from the new...

Very BEAUTIFUL and well kept State Park. We camped in a 30 foot camper on the Big Island. Nice tree coverage gives you lots of shade. Our spot (7e) is very large and right across from the new... more »
By hmongv2022

We booked the primitive group camp site. The campground is only 1.5 hours south of the Twin Cities. It is beautiful and the campground is well tended to with friendly DNR staff. Low traffic...

We booked the primitive group camp site. The campground is only 1.5 hours south of the Twin Cities. It is beautiful and the campground is well tended to with friendly DNR staff. Low traffic... more »

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By Christopher Cameron

Spent one night at Myre-Big Island State Park. The staff was very helpful and even on a Friday night we had no trouble finding a camp site. Like most other state parks, they don't want you to bring any outside firewood in, but you can purchase a bundle for $6.00. would definitely stay here again if I am ever around that area.

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By Melanie Senaratne

I’m new to the area and my dog and I enjoyed walking around the park. Got to see a beautiful lake. Good campgrounds to eat. And plenty of trails to explore.

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