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Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
15066 Kathio State Park RdOnamia, MN 56359
Go to mile post marker #221 on US Highway 169, about 8 miles north of Onamia. Watch for Kathio Arrowhead sign and take County Road 26 for about a mile to the park entrance, on the right.
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Mille Lacs Kathio is an outstanding park with a wooded trail system that is a favorite of hikers, skiers, snowshoers, snowmobilers and horseback riders. The Interpretive Center teaches about 9000 years of human activity in this National Historic Landmark District. Kathio offers campsites of various types, 5 camper cabins, a swimming beach, picnic area, observation tower and boat accesses onto the Rum River and Shakopee Lake.
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Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day.
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) Apr–Sep, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. D
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Children's programs (scheduled, supervised)
- Evening entertainment (regularly scheduled)
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Cross-country ski rental
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Fishing boats available
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Playground
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Snowshoes available
- Swimming beach
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of camping cabins: 5
- Number of camping cabins available in winter: 5
- Number of RV/trailer-only sites available in winter: 6
- Number of sites in horseback camp area: 10
- Number of tent-only sites: 7
- Number of tent-only sites available in winter: 4
- Total number of campsites: 84
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 6
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to disabled
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hookups available in winter
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
Reviews
Based on 59 reviews
Love this park, so much to see and do. The view of the Rum River and the 2 lakes is so nice. We loved the history story boards located near the archeolgy dig that happened many years ago. So much...
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nancyb890,
September 26, 2022
I stayed several days at the park--much to explore historically, interpretive nature programs and center, hiking trails, fire tower, etc. But a particular standout was the staff--very friendly...
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krehls,
September 1, 2022
Beautiful park! Not at all buggy today, and other hikers were friendly and polite. The park is extensive and well maintained. Unfortunately we could only spent a 1.5 hours there due to time...
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jjmccollough,
September 7, 2021
If you are only here for the day, there is a $7 entry fee. Nice trails. Well kept. Restrooms were clean. Beautiful view from the top of the Observation Tower. We did not camp, but enjoyed hiking at...
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Jeana P,
July 31, 2021
Very nice heavily wooded State park with lots of trails. Campsites are very private! Friendly staff. Lots to do while in the area. Also has a National Historical Trail. Only con was the 3 plus...
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zmanzank,
July 17, 2021
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Fall trees from above Mille Lacs Kathio State Park / Angela Eldridge
A woman leans against her RV to enjoy a morning cup of coffee while basking in the forest scenery / Andrey Armyagov - stock.adobe.com
Northern lights over Boulder Lake near Duluth / Jonathan Dyess
Hiking an elevated portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail / Marcus Schaffer
Sunset and a single boat on Lake Mille Lacs / Douglas Anderson
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park / Kurt Barclay, GearJunkie