Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
Nerstrand Big Woods State Park is a state park in Rice County. It was established in 1945. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including Circle Lake, Wells Lake, Roberds Lake.
Designation
State Park
County
Rice County
Established
1945
Official Resources
Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Lake | Rice | F | 837.58 acres | 12.1 mi |
| Wells Lake | Rice | F | 677.46 acres | 12 mi |
| Roberds Lake | Rice | F | 632.29 acres | 11.9 mi |
| Byllesby Lake | Dakota | F | 1.4K acres | 13.5 mi |
| Fox Lake | Rice | D | 311.7 acres | 11.3 mi |
| Union Lake | Rice | C | 396.74 acres | 12.9 mi |
| Mazaska Lake | Rice | D | 687.68 acres | 14.2 mi |
| Dudley Lake | Rice | C | 128.2 acres | 12.6 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Rice Lake State Park— State Park, 17.9 mi
- Sakatah Lake State Park— State Park, 22.9 mi
- Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area— State Recreation Area, 36.6 mi
- Fort Snelling State Park— State Park, 37.5 mi
Park location and metadata sourced from Wikidata. For trail maps, camping reservations, and current conditions, visit the official MN DNR page. Lake grades are derived from EPA Water Quality Portal data using Metropolitan Council standards.