Backpack Campsites — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

Description

Black Bass Campsite: Located on the south shore of Black Bass Lake. Two mile walk from the dump station parking area.

Sunset Meadow Campsite: Located in an oak and maple forest on the edge of a meadow of sedges and other wetland plants. One and one-half mile walk from the trail center.

Kanketanka Campsite: Overlooks a woodland pond. One and three-quarter mile walk from the trail center. This is a primitive site, but does have bathroom facility, fire ring and picnic table

Glacial Ridge Campsite: Only accessible by hiking the Glacial Ridge Trail. Parking area just inside the main entrance. Located adjacent to a large beaver pond on a wooded ridge known as the Mille Lacs Moraine.

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Backpack Campsites — Mille Lacs Kathio State Park is located in Minnesota

Detail location of campground

Address

15066 Kathio State Park Road
Onamia, MN 56359

Coordinates

46.13868851 N
93.74726558 W

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Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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