General store located near the campground with 2 cabins, 15 RV sites, 5 over night sites, and 10 are seasonal camp sites. RV sites $850 per season plus electricity. Walking distance to swimming beach, and harbor for boats. Laundry facilities on premises.
Big Timber features 7 very cozy cabins in a lovely park-like setting among tall pine, spruce, & paper birch.
Located on the east shore of Beautiful North Star Lake, we have gorgeous lake views, gentle lake breezes and breathtaking sunsets.
Big Timber has a wonderful sandy swimming area with Adirondack chairs for relaxing and plenty of water toys for fun on the water. Guests can use paddleboards, kayaks and a canoe at no extra cost. We have pontoons and fishing boats for rent, as well.
Would you like to stay at a family friendly resort with ultra clean cabins located on a great fishing chain of lakes? Big Timber Lodge offers 12 log and knotty pine housekeeping cabins and lake homes. All are air conditioned, spread along the lakefront and surrounded by mature pine and birch trees. Fully and comfortably furnished with linens, full kitchen, grill, picnic table, and numerous fire pits.
We are the Twin Cities go-to place for FUN featuring both indoor and outdoor family-friendly games and attractions. In addition to our attractions, we'll also offer great food options to satisfy an immediate craving or to feed a catered birthday party or corporate event. Big Thrill Factory is the perfect place for you to eat, play and celebrate - We Make Fun Happen!
Good birding site, best visited in migration or early summer. Western vagrants are always a good possibility, and there are many good nesting species here as well. Self-guided auto tours and foot trails through the wildlife refuge. Wildlife observation, birding, fishing from riverbank or non-motorized boat on Minnesota River. Interpretive hiking trail, native prairie. Deer, small game and upland game hunting.
On the shores of this large lake, visitors enjoy quiet sunsets and excellent walleye fishing at the source of the Minnesota River. The drive along the lakeshore, through the apple orchards north of Ortonville, is especially beautiful in the fall. 3 mi hiking trail. Semi-modern camping with sanitary facilities, swimming beach, boat launch with dock. Canoe and kayaks available on weekends - Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Visitors also enjoy the park's native prairie and bird watching opportunities.
Explore the attractions and scenic waters of the Big Stone Lake Area! At the foot of Big Stone Lake is where the Minnesota River begins its journey through the southern Minnesota countryside. Outdoor recreation abounds. Enjoy our resorts, hiking, birding, golfing, antique shops, history and friendly people. Campground facilities at the foot of Big Stone Lake, swimming beaches, fishing pier, public access and fishing docks. Many resorts and fine dining along the Minnesota and South Dakota sides of the lake. Winter fun includes snowmobiling, cross country skiing and ice fishing.
Park on Toqua Lake, has 18 campsites with elec. Showers and toilets are available in park. There is a playground, swimming beach, boat landing, two softball fields. A picnic shelter is available. There is also a golf coarse near by open to the public.
Welcome to the Big Stone County Historical Museum. The museum aims to collect and preserve information about the its local history and to make that information available for future generations. They also work to collect and preserve historic buildings, monuments, sites and trails in the area. At the museum there is a walking trail available for people to use which allows them to walk around the lake and see some of the outdoor historic displays including fossils, and models of a farm house and two log cabins and others.
Lakefront cabins and camping on beautiful Big Thunder Lake Level Shoreline is protected by an island offshore. Beach is clean, sandy & safe. Adjacent to four wheel trails & golf nearby. Pontoon & boat rentals. Ice, firewood, bait, & gas available. Clean bathhouse. Friendly atmosphere.
