Big Bog State Recreation Area
Big Bog State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Minnesota. It was established in 2006. 4 lakes with water-quality readings are within 15 miles of the park, including Upper Red Lake: East, Upper Red Lake: East Central, Upper Red Lake: Central.
Big Bog State Recreation Area is a Minnesota State Recreation Area — a public-land designation focused on recreation rather than ecological preservation. an unrecorded acreage acres are protected. 4 measured lakes are within easy reach of the park. Upper Red Lake: East Central has the lowest nutrient and algae readings of the set.
Reading the per-lake measurements alongside the park designation gives a fuller picture than either alone: the park tells you what land is protected, the readings tell you what condition the water in that protected area is in.
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Nearby Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Big Bog State Recreation Area, weighted by size. Click a lake for its water-quality readings, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Red Lake: East | Beltrami | 119,294 acres | 6 mi |
| Upper Red Lake: East Central | Beltrami | 119,294 acres | 8.6 mi |
| Upper Red Lake: Central | Beltrami | 119,294 acres | 11.4 mi |
| Upper Red Lake: West-Central | Beltrami | 119,294 acres | 15 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Franz Jevne State Park— State Park, 36.9 mi
- Lake Bemidji State Park— State Park, 47.3 mi
- Zippel Bay State Park— State Park, 49 mi
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.