Lake trip · Stearns County, Minnesota
Where to stay at Big Lake
Big Lake covers 458 acres in Stearns County and carries a water-quality grade of B (Good). Compare cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals below, then check the water before you book. Open water runs roughly Apr 11 to Nov 26, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
Places to stay near Big Lake
Cabins, resorts, hotels, and vacation rentals near Big Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota — live availability and prices. Add your dates to see totals.
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Before you book: the water
Big Lake grades B for water quality — Good. Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Water clarity is about 6.9 ft of visibility.
About Big Lake
Fish: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, channel catfish, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish.
Nearby state parks
Base your trip at a park for camping and trails, with Big Lake a short drive away.
- Sibley State Park · State Park23.1 mi
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins, resorts, and vacation rentals around Big Lake in Stearns County, Minnesota are on the map above with live availability and nightly prices. Waterfront rentals put you on the dock; lodging in the nearest town is usually cheaper with more choice. Sibley State Park is about 23.1 miles away for campground options.
Big Lake has a LakeQuality water-quality grade of B (Good). Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Always check local health-department advisories before swimming.
Open water runs roughly Apr 11 to Nov 26, with June through August the peak stretch for swimming, boating, and fishing.
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