Sakatah Lake State Park in MN -- Camping

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Sakatah Lake State Park in MN

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2.4 mi from Waterville

Maps 1,042 ft
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Sakatah Lake State Park sits on rolling glacial terrain near Waterville, where Big Woods forest transitions into oak barrens. The 62-site campground anchors the 842-acre park on Sakatah Lake's muddy shore. A canoe rental offers access to the water; swimming isn't available. Trail highlights include 39 miles of mostly shaded paths and the regional Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, with Dakota-named routes honoring the Wahpekute band. Preserved burial mounds reflect the area's historic significance shaped by Wisconsin glaciation.

  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Climate averages

October normals 37–59°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.

Tree cover46%30m sat. est.
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