Sakatah Lake
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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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Lake ConditionPark visitors looking for water-based activities at Sakatah Lake State Park should be advised that optimum lake conditions are found in spring, early summer and fall. By midsummer, the lake may not be suitable or enjoyable for some water activities. Sakatah Lake is shallow, and the lake typically develops significant algae growth as the summer season progresses. These conditions and an accompanying odor may make fishing or boating unpleasant depending on winds and weather. Please note that the park does not have a designated swimming beach. The park’s paved bike trail, hiking trails, wooded campsites, and geocaching opportunities are popular with visitors. |
Park NotesGift 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. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site. Year-round facilities:The park is open year-round and 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 $4 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. Birders:Sakatah Lake Bird Checklist |
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Maple and Basswood ForestsHours
Best time to contact the park:
Summer: General office hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Wednesday; 9-5 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday; 9-5 p.m. Sunday. Self-registration is located at the park office. If no one is available, please leave a message.
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.
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