McCarthy Beach State Park, State park at Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, US
McCarthy Beach State Park spans across multiple lakes including Sturgeon Lake chain, Side Lake, Pickerel Lake, and Beatrice Lake with sandy shorelines.
Local citizens initiated preservation efforts in 1943 after John McCarthy's death, gathering funds to establish the park in 1945 to protect timber resources.
The park maintains 18 miles of trails through northern forests where visitors observe white-tailed deer, black bears, timber wolves, and 175 bird species.
The park requires entry permits ranging from 7 dollars for single-day visits to 35 dollars for annual access, with separate camping fees.
This Minnesota state park functions as a central point for the Taconite State Trail, connecting multiple outdoor recreation areas through its pathway system.
Location: French Township
Inception: 1945
Website: https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00226
GPS coordinates: 47.67250,-93.03000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:38
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