State Park · Minnesota
McCarthy Beach State Park
- Location
- St. Louis County, Minnesota
- Nearest town
- 14.4 miles northwest of Chisholm
- Type
- State Park
About McCarthy Beach State Park
Sturgeon Lake's chain of connected waters forms the setting here, with the park sitting in French Township. The land protects shoreline along this lake system, giving access to the water itself as the central feature. It sits near Hibbing, placing it within Minnesota's Iron Range region.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
McCarthy Beach State Park is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, 14.4 miles northwest of Chisholm. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Towns near McCarthy Beach State Park
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.