Sakatah Lake State Park
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Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail runs through Sakatah Lake State Park and stretches 39 miles from Mankato to Faribault. The paved trail offers hikers, bikers, skiers, and snowmobilers beautiful scenery through Minnesota's hardwoods. Sakatah Lake, a natural widening of the Cannon River, lures canoeists to paddle the calm waters, and anglers to catch walleye, large mouth and white bass, northern pike, and panfish. Whatever the season, visitors enjoy camping and picnicking.
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Visitor Alert!Trail AlertWest section of the Sakatah Singing Hills trail is closed. As of May 8, 2012, the Sakatah Singing Hills trail is closed from the west end to the new B.E. County Road 12 bridge while contractors make surface improvements, regrade, and put down new blacktop. Culvert improvements will occur in the same general area a little later in the season. New! Virtual TourTake a panoramic virtual tour of Sakatah Lake State Park. Campers have many places to enjoy, and lakeside views to admire. Join visitors fishing from the pier or get on a bike and explore the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail. It's a great tool to help you plan your next trip to the park! |
Park Notes
Year-Round Facilities:The park is open year-round and is beautiful to explore in any season. Modern restroom facilities close during the winter months, but vault toilets are available year-round. Electricity is available for $5 per night. Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail:The paved Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail is a popular feature at the park. The trail is primarily used for biking, hiking and in-line skating. Horeseback riding is permitted; however, areas for riding next to the pavement are limited. The primary winter trail use on the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail is snowmobiling. Seasonal Lake Conditions:Sakatah Lake's optimal conditions are found in spring and early summer, and again in the fall. Because the lake is shallow, it tends to develop significant algae growth and odor in midsummer, which may make fishing or boating less enjoyable depending on the wind direction and weather. Please note: the park does not have a designated swimming beach. Birders:Bird Checklist Gift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card. Firewood Restrictions Information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists. |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Summer: Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sometimes our staff may be out and about, getting the campground ready for visitors. If no one is available when you call, please leave a message.
Self-registration is located at the park office.
Contact
50499 Sakatah Lake State Park Road
Waterville, MN 56096
tel: 507-362-4438
email: sakatahlake.statepark@state.mn.us
Getting There
Park entrance is located on State Highway 60, 14 miles west of Faribault, or one mile east of State Highways 13 and 60 in Waterville.