Monson Lake State Park
About
Monson Lake State Park is a 176-acre state park in Minnesota, about 2 miles from the town of Sunburg. It is managed by the state park agency and has one campground within its boundaries, making it a compact base for an overnight stay. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 81°F with lows near 61°F, based on long-term averages from a weather station near Willmar, while winter is harsh, with January highs around 20°F and lows near 1°F. For time on the water beyond the park, Shakopee Creek, a canoeing route, lies about 9 miles away.
Park size
176 acres
Inside this park
Campgrounds
Location
Monson Lake State Park
Minnesota
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–81°F and lows of 46–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Willmar 5n, MN weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan20° high1° low
- Feb25° high5° low
- Mar38° high19° low
- Apr54° high32° low
- May67° high46° low
- Jun77° high57° low
- Jul81° high61° low
- Aug79° high58° low
- Sep72° high49° low
- Oct57° high35° low
- Nov40° high22° low
- Dec26° high9° low
Where it is
- Monson Lake State Park · State park
- Nearest town
- Sunburg, Minnesota · 2.2 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
- Shakopee CreekCanoeing9.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
