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Near the lake · 1182 m from the Mille Lacs Lake shoreline · access not confirmedRV parks near Mille Lacs Lake →
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  3. Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

Camping at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park near Onamia

State park · Onamia · 87 campsites · 2 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Climb the 100-foot fire tower to experience wonderful views of Mille Lacs Lake. Take part in one of the park's interpretive/nature programs, or get out and hike the many trails.

No reviews listedBook on Minnesota State Parks
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 60 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • River or water access
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

7 available sites

7 open of 87 sites
BLKB
TentHookups not listedBackpack Campsites loop
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
Site W64
TentHookups not listedMille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site W65
TentHookups not listedMille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site W66
TentHookups not listedMille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Site 68
Tent · Up to 35 ftHookups not listedMille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
KNKA
TentHookups not listedBackpack Campsites loop
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
SUNM
TentHookups not listedBackpack Campsites loop
Available all 2 nights
$46 for 2 nights
$23/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 89 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
BLKB
backpack campsites
✓✓$23
KNKA
backpack campsites
✓✓$23
SUNM
backpack campsites
✓✓$23
68
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
✓✓$25
W65
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
✓✓$25
W66
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
✓✓$25
W64
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
✓✓$25
4
ogechie campground
XX$23
5
ogechie campground
XX$23
From $46 for 2 nights
$23/night · Before taxes & fees
7 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Minnesota State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Minnesota State Parks ↗

7 openSites from $23/night
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Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fireplace
  • Food Locker
  • Heating
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Waterfront
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 26 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

15066 Kathio State Park Road
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Mille Lacs Kathio State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Mille Lacs Kathio State Park have RV hookups?
26 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park?
Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservemn.usedirect.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 26 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 3 pull-through, 79 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 80 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservemn.usedirect.com
Getting there
Listing 15066 Kathio State Park Road (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
6
ogechie campground
X
X
$23
7
ogechie campground
XX$23
8
ogechie campground
XX$23
9
ogechie campground
XX$23
10
ogechie campground
XX$23
12
ogechie campground
XX$23
13
ogechie campground
XX$23
15
ogechie campground
XX$23
16
ogechie campground
XX$23
19
ogechie campground
XX$23
20
ogechie campground
XX$23
21
ogechie campground
XX$23
22
ogechie campground
XX$23
23
ogechie campground
XX$23
26
ogechie campground
XX$23
GLAR
backpack campsites
RR$23
3
ogechie campground
XX$23
1
ogechie campground
XX$23
2
ogechie campground
XX$23
17
ogechie campground
XX$23
18
ogechie campground
XX$23
24
ogechie campground
XX$23
25
ogechie campground
XX$23
49
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
XX$25
50
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
XX$25
51
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
XX$25
52
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
XX$25
55
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
XX$25
57
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
XX$25
59
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
XX$25
60
mille lacs kathio petaga campground
XX$25

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Northern Skys RV Resorts Mille Lacs

11.5 mi from Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Rum River Campground

13.5 mi from Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Pete's Retreat Family Campground and RV Park

17.2 mi from Mille Lacs Kathio State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $63/night
$126 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour Minnesota area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person
    • Minnesota's Ultimate High Ropes Course Minnesota area · 2 hr · from $49/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Voyageurs National Park Boat Tours Minnesota area · 6 hr · from $300/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 60 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2017 Forest River XLR Hyper Lite 30HDS Toy Hauler
    2017 Forest River XLR Hyper Lite 30HDS Toy Hauler

    Toy hauler · 35.67 ft · sleeps 7 · 36 mi from campground

    $125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2019 Winnebago Travato
    2019 Winnebago Travato

    Camper van · 21 ft · sleeps 2 · 42 mi from campground

    $220/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Sunset Rideaway- 2014 Cruiser RV Viewfinder Signature
    Sunset Rideaway- 2014 Cruiser RV Viewfinder Signature

    Travel trailer · 22.2 ft · sleeps 4 · 64 mi from campground

    $109/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour
    Minnesota River Valley 14-Line Thrilling Zipline Canopy Tour

    Minnesota area · 2.5 hr · from $99/person

    Minnesota's Ultimate High Ropes Course
    Minnesota's Ultimate High Ropes Course

    Minnesota area · 2 hr · from $49/person

    Voyageurs National Park Boat Tours
    Voyageurs National Park Boat Tours

    Minnesota area · 6 hr · from $300/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Stillwater MN
    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Stillwater MN

    Minnesota area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Minnesota State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202617%2%0%
    Dec 202619%0%0%
    Jan 202719%1%0%
    Feb 202719%0%0%
    Mar 202712%0%0%
    Compare site types

    89 individual reservable campsites from Minnesota State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    89 sites · $23, $35/night

    Loops: Mille Lacs Kathio Petaga Campground (43), Ogechie Campground (25), Equestrian Campground (10), Camper Cabins loop (5), Backpack Campsites loop (4), Group Camp loop (2)

    7 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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    Charming Stillwater, MN, Tour with Private Transportation
    Charming Stillwater, MN, Tour with Private Transportation

    Minnesota area · 2 hr · from $480/person

    Group Rock Climbing in Interstate Park
    Group Rock Climbing in Interstate Park

    Minnesota area · 4 hr · from $185/person

    Private Customizable Ghost Walking Tour in Anoka
    Private Customizable Ghost Walking Tour in Anoka

    Minnesota area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $572/person