Bright Lake Park

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1444 Bright Lake Road
Ceylon, MN

Bright Lake Park offers:

  • Barbecue Grates
  • Biking/Hiking Trails
  • Boat Launch
  • Fire Pits
  • Horseback Riding Trails
  • Picnic Tables
  • Primitive Camping Sites
  • Restroom (Pit)
  • Shelter House

Bright Lake Park is located at the southern end of Bright Lake in Tenhassen Township. This property became part of the Martin County Conservation Club in the late 1960's and was purchased by the County in 1971. In the early 1800s remains were found from Fort Tchan Hassen, a fur-trading post of the John Jacob Astor American Fur Company. This lake was originally called Babcock for James H. Babcock, the first settler on the southwest end of the lake. He named the lake Bright Lake, although settlers of the time still called the lake Babcock. For many years, there was rookery for the night herons on the south shore of the lake. Bright Lake is one of the largest lakes in the west chain of lakes. Bright Lake is linked to Clayton Lake by Perry Lake which is one the smallest lakes in the County. The lake is shallow and marshy and sometimes dry. Bright Lake Park is a primitive park with few amenities, a good park to hike and enjoy wildlife and nature.

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Picnic area at Bright Lake Park

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Water Access at Bright Lake Park

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One of the many trails located at the Bright Lake Park