Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area
AvailableEV charging station in Waskish, Minnesota, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 259653.
At a glance
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area is a private EV charging station at 55716 Hwy 72 NE in Waskish, Minnesota, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Apr 20, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 259653 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | State government |
| Open date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Last updated at source | Dec 22, 2025 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Fee for use
Location
- Address
- 55716 Hwy 72 NE
- City
- Waskish
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 56685
- Coordinates
- 48.17379, -94.51260
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
- Big Bog Recreation Waskish2 ports
ChargeLab · Available
What kind of charging does Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 30% below the Minnesota average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Fee for use”. The site is listed as a state government location.
How does Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area compare with other stations in Waskish?
Waskish has 2 charging stations in the DOE registry with 4 ports. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area accounts for 50% of the charging ports in Waskish. Statewide, Minnesota has 1,226 stations and 3,485 ports, the 22nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Minnesota, 3m in St. Paul, has 44 ports.
Who operates Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area?
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Minnesota has 107 non-networked stations, 9% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is private, meaning use is restricted, for example to a fleet, employees or residents. It opened on Apr 20, 2023, one of 165 stations in Minnesota with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Dec 22, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area have?
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area have?
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Fee for use.
Is Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area open to the public?
No. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area is listed with private access.
Where is Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area?
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area is at 55716 Hwy 72 NE, Waskish, MN 56685. Its coordinates are 48.17379, -94.51260.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 259653, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Big Bog State Recreation Area, Waskish, MN (AFDC station 259653)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/minnesota/minnesota-department-of-natural-resources-big-bog-state-recreation-area-259653 (data as of October 12, 2026).