State Park · Minnesota, United States
Father Hennepin State Park
Father Hennepin State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 275 acres (111 ha), established in 1941.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Mille Lacs, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 275 acres (111 ha) |
| Established | 1941 |
| Coordinates | 46.1447° N, 93.4881° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Father Hennepin State Park
Father Hennepin State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, located on the southeast corner of Mille Lacs Lake. The park is named after Father Louis Hennepin, a priest who visited the area with a French expedition in 1680. The 320-acre (130 ha) park has 103 campsites and a sandy beach over one mile (1.6 km) long.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes — 103 sites |
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Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 88.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Father Hennepin State Park?
Father Hennepin State Park is in Minnesota, United States (46.1447° N, 93.4881° W).
When was Father Hennepin State Park established?
Father Hennepin State Park was established in 1941, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Father Hennepin State Park?
Father Hennepin State Park covers 275 acres (111 ha).
Does Father Hennepin State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Father Hennepin State Park has campgrounds with 103 sites.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Hennepin_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).