Monson Lake State Park in MN -- Camping
Monson Lake State Park in MN
CampgroundMN State Parks
16 mi from Benson
Setting
Nestled in the Alexandria Moraine, this small park consists of interconnected isthmuses and islands spanning three lakes—Monson, West Sunburg, and East Sunburg—shaped by glacial deposits 30,000 years ago. The park offers 20 campsites (summer only), a boat ramp for lake access, and 1.2 miles of hiking trails plus a canoe portage between Monson and West Sunburg lakes. Fishing targets walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, crappie, and perch. Birdwatching, canoeing, and winter snowshoeing are popular activities.
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Sits on broad, near-level ground.
- Monson Lake lies 0.1 mi off.
- Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
Climate averages
October normals 36–57°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 100 of 100.