McCarthy Beach State Park Campground, French MN – Nearby Lakes

Side LakeRight on the shore of

At a glance

Capacity	89 (OpenStreetMap "capacity" tag; may count sites or people)
Electric hookups	Yes
Showers	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Fee	Yes
Phone	(218) 274-7200
Website	www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00226#overni
Address	7622 McCarthy Beach Road, Side Lake, MN, 55781

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Lakes near McCarthy Beach State Park Campground

Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.

Side Lake · On the shore · 369 acres · French
Little Sturgeon Lake · 0.5 mi away · 302 acres · French
Perch Lake · 1.4 mi away · 340 acres · French
West Sturgeon Lake · 1.7 mi away · 113 acres · Bearville
South Sturgeon Lake · 2.2 mi away · 199 acres · French
Beatrice Lake · 2.6 mi away · 113 acres · Bearville
Shannon Lake · 3.5 mi away · 123 acres · French
Johnson Lake · 3.7 mi away · 14 acres · Bearville

Location & directions

McCarthy Beach State Park Campground is in French, St. Louis County.

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Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.