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About Big Lake, MN

Big Lake is a growing community 45 miles northwest of Minneapolis, accessible via US Highway 10. Most visitors drive up from the Twin Cities area, though it's also a stop for travelers heading to St. Cloud. The city sits on the shores of its namesake 1,230-acre lake, which offers fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities year-round.

Where is Big Lake, MN on the map?

Big Lake, MN is in United States, at 45.342, -93.743 - about 25 km north of St. Michael, MN.

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The closest airport to Big Lake, MN is Saint Cloud Regional Airport, 41 km (about 36 min by car).

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