Father Hennepin

BryAnna Thomasferry

Super fun. The only downside was, they haven't opened the bathrooms yet, so you have to make sure you go to the bathrooms at the entrance. We got to see the beautiful white deer, and the walking trails were great and well kept. The water was very cold since we went up on a very cold day. But the girls still had lots of fun trying to find shells and pretty rocks.

Tracy Guaman

Gem of a park! Had never been here before. Not as showy or as big as some of the other state parks-- but peaceful and beautiful! Nice trail to the Pope lookout. Worth the drive to come! Bonus: Super friendly park ranger.

MissMicho

This one is so beautiful, I almost don't want to tell you about it! The hiking trails were well maintained and had beautiful views. I did not camp here, but the hiking club trail took me through the campgrounds, and they looked nice. The one negative (depending on what you plan to do) is that the lake has invasive species. So if you swim, fish, boat, or paddle, that could affect your experience. There is signage, so just read and follow the signage. I really enjoyed it. I only went for the hiking this time, but I plan to go camp sometime.

Frances Carroll

Small but mighty!! Drive in around 4pm and left around 9pm Got myself a $35 MN state park pass because WHY NOT? Lena and I then proceeded to the beach. Very busy with families. Lots of other doggos on their 6 foot leashes. There’s a main beach/swimming area and then more remote settings on either side (one of which boats pull up too) The water was mild and…. I’m preferring to think of the green speckles as “algae”. The cold fresh water shower on site somewhat helped rinse them out but I’m definitely going to wash my suit when I get home. Around 7pm the place cleared out except for a few folks who lingered or arrived. We walked the entire big loop in about an hour. A sort of broken trail with stops at camp grounds and thru roads. A bit buggy, but I enjoyed the trail as well as occasional signs. Didn’t stop for too long because of the bugs. Camping was full and it looked it too as I walked through the park. Lots of different sites, just a few that are lakeside. I’m glad I spent some hours at this state park - feels like a better use of my money than the 3mins I pressed “spin” at the Grand Casino…

T tsurv53

We had a great time at Father Hennepin state park last week. The hiking trails were well-maintained and offered beautiful views of the lake and the forest. The fishing was relaxing, and we caught some nice Fish nothing big unfortunately. The fall colors were amazing, especially in the morning and evening light. We enjoyed the crisp air and the cozy campfire. It was a perfect getaway from the city. We highly recommend this park for anyone who loves nature and outdoor activities. The park is also close to a town that you can walk, bike or drive to and get supplies. The beach area is also great. One suggestion for all state parks is adding more electric camping sites.