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Sturgeon Lake beach
McCarthy Beach State Park, Chisholm, MinnesotaLake on Sturgeon LakeYes, public beach
McCarthy Beach State Park has a sandy swimming beach on Sturgeon Lake with shallow water and a bathhouse.
- Water
- Lake, Sturgeon Lake
- Entry
- Minnesota state park vehicle permit required: $7 for a day or $35 annual.
- Swim hours
- 8am to 10pm daily
- Facilities
- Sandy beach, bathhouse, picnic area
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguard
- Managed by
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Getting there
From Hibbing, take US Highway 169 north to County Road 5, then 16 miles to McCarthy Beach State Park.
47.6959, -93.0380
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Do not swim without direct supervision of children.
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Questions about Sturgeon Lake beach
Can you swim at Sturgeon Lake beach?
Yes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources lists McCarthy Beach State Park as a swimming beach on Sturgeon Lake.
Does it cost anything to swim at Sturgeon Lake beach?
Minnesota state park vehicle permit required: $7 for a day or $35 annual.
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