Big Birch Lake

Convenient to Alexandria, St. Cloud, and Minneapolis

Sitting in the heart of Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Big Birch Lake offers pristine waters and natural landscapes.

With Alexandria or St. Cloud both under an hour away, you are never far from restaurants, shops, hotels, or attractions. City facilities also include St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud Regional Airport, or Alexandria's Douglas County Hospital.

A Share of History

Big Birch Lake resulted from the Wisconsin Ice Age that occurred over 35,000 years ago. The Ojibwe, Sioux, Chippewa, and Dakota Indians habited this lake for centuries.

The Native Americans named the lake "Place of Many Birches," and then the lake saw many names after that until it was settled as Big Birch Lake.

Covering Over 2,000 Acres

Big Birch Lake covers 2,112 acres and is made up of an upper and lower basin. The lower basin is almost double the upper basin's size, claiming 1,362 acres of the lake.

The waters feature 13 miles of shoreline, an average depth of 28 feet, and a maximum of 81 feet. They drain into Little Birch Lake, adjacent to Big Birch.

Big Birch is flourishing with well-sized bass, walleye, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, carp, and redhorse.

Boating, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding are other fun activities offered at the lake. Winter also includes snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and more.

Around the Lake

The Lake Wobegon Trail is an excellent way to explore Big Birch Lake; the path winds all around the water. The Birch Lakes State Forest offers many other trails that can also be used for biking.

Visitors can stay at the Birch Lakes Campground or use the public access point on the lake's lower basin.

The Place You Have Been Looking For

Big Birch Lake will entice you with its relaxed environment and crystalline waters. With a property, you can make this wooded retreat your full-time home or weekend escape.