Father Hennepin State Park
Father Hennepin State Park is located on the southeast shore of Mille Lacs Lake. Visitors enjoy a large sandy beach for swimming, two boat accesses, fishing piers and picnic sites with a panoramic view of the lake. The park's 320 acres include two campgrounds and hiking trails that wind through a hardwood forest and along the rocky shoreline of Mille Lacs. The park's original vegetation was northern hardwoods mixed with marsh areas and pines along the lake. The hardwoods provide shade during the summer and spectacular color in the fall.
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Park NotesBe fascinated. Check out the naturalist programs and other activities scheduled at the park. Virtual Tour:Take a virtual tour. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Don't move firewood!Burning non-local firewood can spread invasive species, and it's against Minnesota state law. Learn more. Always buy your firewood at the park, or from an approved local vendor. Find firewood vendors for Father Hennepin State Park. Birders:Bird Checklist |
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CampingHours
Best time to contact the park:
Summer: Sunday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Spring and Fall: Daily, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Winter: Generally, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Office hours limited due to staffing.
Contact
Mailing
P.O. Box 397
Isle, MN 56342
Shipping
41294 Father Hennepin Park Road
Isle, MN 56342
tel: 320-676-8763
fax: 320-676-3748
email: fatherhennepin.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
From the town of Isle, go one mile west on Highway 27 to the park entrance.