You’ll think you’re in an episode of the Simpsons when you see the cartoonishly vibrant colors at Father Hennepin State Park. Bright green trees line the pristine sandy beach on the Mille Lacs Lake, all framed by blue skies and even bluer water. Named for a Franciscan priest who visited the area with a French expedition in 1680, the French actually called the area Louisiana (in honor of Louis XIV) when Father Hennepin wrote home to describe its beauty. Hike to Pope’s Point to catch a sunset over the lake, or test out your volleyball skills on the beachside courts. Whatever you do, be sure to pack bug spray—you’ll be on a boggy midwestern lake, after all.
You’ll think you’re in an episode of the Simpsons when you see the cartoonishly vibrant colors at Father Hennepin State Park. Bright green trees line the pristine sandy beach on the Mille Lacs Lake, all framed by blue skies and even bluer water. Named for a Franciscan priest who visited the area with a French expedition in 1680, the French actually called the area Louisiana (in honor of Louis XIV) when Father Hennepin wrote home to describe its beauty. Hike to Pope’s Point to catch a sunset over the lake, or test out your volleyball skills on the beachside courts. Whatever you do, be sure to pack bug spray—you’ll be on a boggy midwestern lake, after all.
Nestled within the 320 acres of Father Hennepin State Park sits Lakeview Campground, a sweet spot that's dotted with both hook-up and electrically fed campsites. Better yet, all of the sites are reservable—so book sooner than later.
Located just feet from the park’s parking area, Father Hennepin State Park is home to numerous group campsites, able to house between 12 and 25 people. All group sites are reservable, eliminating any situation anxiety that your campsite might already be occupied upon arriving.
If being landlocked doesn’t phase you (in fact, you prefer it) then Maple Grove Campground is your spot at Father Hennepin State Park. Enjoy the perks of camping terra firma, like privacy, less bugs, and tons of wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Nestled within the 320 acres of Father Hennepin State Park sits Lakeview Campground, a sweet spot that's dotted with both hook-up and electrically fed campsites. Better yet, all of the sites are reservable—so book sooner than later.
Located just feet from the park’s parking area, Father Hennepin State Park is home to numerous group campsites, able to house between 12 and 25 people. All group sites are reservable, eliminating any situation anxiety that your campsite might already be occupied upon arriving.
If being landlocked doesn’t phase you (in fact, you prefer it) then Maple Grove Campground is your spot at Father Hennepin State Park. Enjoy the perks of camping terra firma, like privacy, less bugs, and tons of wildlife viewing opportunities.
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