Lake Shetek State Park

The word “Shetek” is Ojibwe for “pelican,” a bird which visits Lake Shetek during the summer and fall. The park contains the largest lake in southwestern Minnesota, which forms the headwaters of the Des Moines River.

Expect great fishing for walleye, northern, crappie, and bullheads. Loon Island, a 45-acre island on Lake Shetek, is accessible on foot via a causeway and includes an interpretive trail.

Visit the Koch Cabin and monument memorializing pioneer settlers. The park includes a swimming beach, boat launch, campgrounds and a scenic six-mile loop bicycle trail into the town of Currie. Boat, canoe, and kayak rentals are available.

GEOCASHING

explorers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to search for hidden treasure caches. Find out where to find caches, where to get free loaner GPS kits, attend programs, and answer the Call of the Wildflowers through our geocaching adventure program.

Park Hours

Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Office Hours

Daily: 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with longer hours on Thursday-Sunday

Park Highlights

• Camping
• Fishing
• Bicycle Trail
• Shetek Monument and Koch Cabin