Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, managed by DNR Parks and Trails, holds these backpack campsites within a mix of forested and open terrain near the lake. Sites cost $23 per night and include picnic tables, fire rings, and toilet access. No RVs. Reservations are available, and pets are welcome. Campers wanting a drive-in alternative can consider the Mille Lacs Kathio State Park Campground, roughly 0.7 miles west, or browse campsites near Mille Lacs Kathio State Park for additional options in the area.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBackpack Campsites is located in Minnesota near Isle
Address
15066 Kathio State Park Road
Onamia, MN 56359
Coordinates
46.13868851 N
93.74726558 W
Access
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 3 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 1 hr 4 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 1 hr 22 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 23 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 1 hr 44 min from Duluth, MN
- 1 hr 45 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 23 min from Mankato, MN
- 2 hrs 24 min from Mankato, MN
