United States, Minnesota, Stearns, Birch Lakes State Forest. Stearns Co. Birch Lakes State Forest; about 6 mi N of Melrose on Rte. 13. On the W side of Big Birch Lake. T127N, R33W Stearns Co. Birch Lakes State Forest; about 6 mi N of Melrose on Rte. 13. On the W side of Big Birch Lake. T127N, R33W, Sec. 36.. 127N 33W 36