Leaf color: past peak |
Flower color: past peak |
Grass color: past peak |
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Where to go:
Welcome to Sakatah's fall color Final report.
Visitor Alert
The Sakatah Singing Hills Bike Trail will be closed from Waterville east to Faribault this fall. The bike trail is being improved with new pavement and upgrading of its bridges.
Check out our Campground Loops 48 to 62 & 16 to 33 for the best color this week. Some of our hiking trails have some color and you will see a lot of leaves that are yellow. Maple leaves are turning red in color and many leaves are down in some areas of the park. If you like to camp and see the colors of fall, now is the time!
What you'll see:
Color is past peak. Recent hard frost and high winds have left most trees bare.
Grasses and flowers are past peak at this time as well.
Also of interest: History
During early historic times, members of the Dakota Nation, Wahpekute (Wapacoote) band, inhabited the area that today is the park. These people lived by hunting, gathering and trapping. They named the place Sakatah, which translates to "the sights and sounds of children playing on the hill."
Last updated: October 12, 2012Can’t decide between a one-day or year-round park permit? The DNR has a special offer that can help. Start by purchasing a one-day permit for $5 and visit as many state parks as possible. After visiting the state parks, trade in the one-day permit by the end of that day and get $5 off the purchase of a year-round permit. Year-round permits, which cost $25, provide unlimited access to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for a full year from the month of purchase.
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Getting there50499 Sakatah Lake State Park Road
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ContactPhone: 507-362-4438 Email: sakatahlake.statepark@state.mn.us Best time to contact the park: Winter: Monday through Sunday: 9 a.m to 3 p.m., depending on staff availability. If no one is available when you call, please leave a message. Self-registration is located at the park office. |
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