Sakatah Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens in early May and operates through mid-October.
About
Sakatah Lake State Park Campground sits on the boundary between Minnesota's prairie and Big Woods, offering 62 semi-modern campsites spread across four loops in a wooded setting. The campground overlooks Upper and Lower Sakatah lakes, natural widenings of the Cannon River. Fourteen sites feature electric hookups, while the remaining sites are non-electric. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring or grill. Campers have access to modern amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water, and a sanitary dump station. The campground operates seasonally from early May through mid-October. Sites are available by reservation or first-come, first-served. The campground serves as a hub for outdoor recreation. The paved Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail runs directly through the park, providing 39 miles of paved trail stretching from Mankato to Faribault for biking, hiking, and inline skating. The park offers fishing access, a public boat ramp, canoe rentals, and multiple hiking trails through diverse habitats ranging from prairie to hardwood forests. Pets are welcome throughout the campground.
Directions
From the intersection of State Highways 13 and 60 in Waterville, head east on Highway 60 for approximately 1 mile. The park entrance will be on your left.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Sakatah Lake Bike-in Campground 0.5mi
- Sakatah Lake Group Campground 0.9mi
- Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Campground 23mi
- Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area Equestrian Campground 31mi
- Rice Lake State Park Group Campground 25mi
- Rice Lake Campground 25mi
- Minneopa State Park Group Campground 28mi
- Minneopa State Park Campground 28mi
- White Fox Campground 42mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 - $85 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 75ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (507) 362-4438 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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