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Please contact park for updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Heron Lake State Park<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span> Tucked among the tall pines, Heron Lake is a serene \u201cquiet lake,\u201d where only no\u2011wake boating is allowed\u2014perfect water for every kind of paddle craft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Beyond paddling, the lake is a haven for sailing, cross\u2011country skiing, and hiking. Anglers prize it for its record\u2011size trout and kokanee salmon, and winter brings excellent ice\u2011fishing conditions. 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