Reviews

Ned Peterson

Great walking trail by the lake…colors were beautiful and it was a very relaxing walk.

Shari Berndt

First - did anyone camping the week of Oct 10-12th find Brooks Trail Running Shoes??? They fell off the back of our van 😭 Otherwise, the stay was pretty good! The bathrooms were clean and the walking trails were nice. Close to a lot of fun things to do! The campsite was on a hill which was a little annoying for sleeping and we did smell sewer both mornings. You can hear traffic like others have mentioned.

Anonymous Fun

We were in the upper camp and they had SO MANY bugs, especially flies and spiders. Don’t get me wrong it’s a great area for camping but they just need to kill the bugs.

ja berg

It was definitely worth the stay. The lake was weedy and it was cold and rainy when we stayed. We had the kayaks with but didn't take them out. Instead we experienced the calm, quiet campground and the trails winding through the state park.

DLM-Distribution Campervans

We’ve camped at Sakatah Lake State Park several times over the years, and it continues to be a great place to camp in southern Minnesota. The campsites are well-maintained and nicely spaced, the restrooms are clean, and the park itself is awesome. Wildlife viewing is always a highlight—but like many other places, mosquitoes can be a factor. Be mindful of the season and recent weather. In a wetter year, the mosquitoes can be intense! So far in 2025, they haven’t been nearly as bad compared to previous visits. Still, packing bug spray is always a smart move. Overall, it’s a great place to relax, hike, bike the Sakatah Trail, and enjoy nature. Highly recommended!

Vanessa Parker

Great state park. Unfortunately, the water has blue green algae. We still rented kayaks and had a great time on the water though.

London Garry

I visited this state park to check off another hiking club trail, so that's the only trail I explored. The trail was wide and relatively easy, and there were plenty of maps along the trails to prevent you from getting lost. There is a paved bike trail that goes through the park, and it looked very well maintained. Overall, I had a great experience here.

James F

Nice quiet campground even though it was very full. The spots are a bit more spread out than some state parks and many of the spots are very private. The bath/shower room was clean and well cared for. We talked to 2 different Park Rangers, both were very nice and helpful. The closeness to the bike path was great. The dump station turn in would be tight if you had a larger camper, but if you take the last loop of the campground it looks like it would be a straighter shot. We did not have to do that as our rig is very small. Just a note to check it out before you drive down to it with your camper. The firewood sold at this park was probably the nicest wood we have bought at any other state park. I was a bit worried about that because (in our experience) the parks closer to the twin cities don't always have the greatest firewood. It was a nice quiet weekend - we will camp here again!

Wyatt W. Penke

This park is better than expected. Nice lake area and has a good wooded campground for a smaller park. Very nice big woods scenery throughout. Not much for trails being a smaller park but the ones they have are nice . Has a nice bike path. Park would be exceptional if it had a swim beach and better day use area. Road noise is a constant being small and close to the main highway.

Timothy Olson

I can't rate how the camp sites are. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The park is pretty simple. Quite a few campsites. A couple trails. The dock wasn't at the fishing pier. The trails are well marked. There was nothing very interesting or special to see or do. If you just want a camp site I'm sure it's fine. I have been to many state parks that offer more interesting terrain and more things to see and do. There are some canoes and kayaks and such you can rent.

k wildlife

Really beautiful park. The hiking club trail was a good trail for my 4 yr old and I

James Halm

Very well kept trails, beautiful scenic trails for bikes (snowmobiles in the winter) and general hiking. Supremely beautiful in the fall with all the gorgeous colors.

Tania Gainza

Beautiful place to visit with plenty of camping sites for drive-in camping. Lots of tree and plant growth between campsites which offers a decent amount of privacy. Tons of trails to explore and a nice long paved path nearby for biking. The bathroom and showers are decent for a.state park and they do a good job keeping it clean. Cheaper to buy firewood bundles from the park office $5/bundle versus in town where you are charged tax for a total cost of $6.50 or so. Definitely, a nice place for some relaxing close to the city and great for family trips.

renee hedin

Nice and quiet. Very comfortable sites. Will go again

Bonnie Blume

It was relaxing