State Park · Minnesota, United States
Sakatah Lake State Park
Sakatah Lake State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 810 acres (328 ha), established in 1963.
State Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Le Sueur and Rice, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 810 acres (328 ha) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Coordinates | 44.2208° N, 93.5356° 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 Sakatah Lake State Park
Sakatah Lake State Park is an 842-acre (341 ha) state park of Minnesota, USA, on a natural widening of the Cannon River near the town of Waterville. The Dakota native to the area called it "Sakatah" which means "singing hills". To honor this native heritage, some of the trails in the park have been given Dakota names. The Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, which connects Faribault and Mankato, runs through this park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Waterville, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the town of Waterville |
Famous trails
- Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 48.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sakatah Lake State Park?
Sakatah Lake State Park is in Minnesota, United States (44.2208° N, 93.5356° W).
When was Sakatah Lake State Park established?
Sakatah Lake State Park was established in 1963, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sakatah Lake State Park?
Sakatah Lake State Park covers 810 acres (328 ha).
How do I get to Sakatah Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Waterville, Minnesota. near the town of Waterville.
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/Sakatah_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).