SO EVERYONE CAN ENJOY ABOUT THE PARK MAP AND GUIDE: THE PARK... MILLE LACS KATHIO Experience over 10,000 acres of hardwood forest, pine A FULL SET OF STATE PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS IS stands, lakes and wetlands within the park. View the Rum AVAILABLE AT THE PARK OFFICE OR MNDNR.GOV. STATE PARK River as it flows through the park from its source on the PARK OPEN southwest shore of Mille Lacs Lake. For thousands of years 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. 15066 KATHIO STATE PARK ROAD people have chosen this abundant landscape as a premier ONAMIA, MN 56359 location to harvest resources and to live. Archaeologists have VEHICLE PERMITS MILLE LACS COUNTY identified over 30 significant sites within the park, indicating Permits required; purchase at park office or entrance kiosk. 320-532-3523 over 9,000 years of human interaction with the landscape. [email protected] PETS WELCOME The park is recognized as a National Historic Landmark to Keep on 6-foot leash; pick up after; attend at all commemorate the meeting of French explorers and Dakota times; not allowed in buildings or at beaches. villagers in the 1600s. The designation also recognizes Kathio as the ancient homeland of the Dakota nation CAMPGROUND QUIET HOURS VISITOR TIPS and the historic homeland of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe − 10 p.m.– 8 a.m.; only registered campers may be • The main park road is very winding, nation. Learn more about this rich history as you explore the Soak in the scenery from the top of in campground during quiet hours. please follow posted speed limit. park. the park observation tower. FIREWOOD • Watch for wood ticks and deer ticks. Must be purchased at this park or from vendors who • Check park website and bulletin boards sell wood approved for this park; no gathering for seasonal trail closures. TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS firewood in the park. • Pack your bug spray in the summer months for a more enjoyable hike. Landmark Trail/Trail Through Time 1-mile loop Mostly flat • Gravel PRESERVE ’S PAST • Bicycles are allowed on park roads and Hike to the sites of ancient American Indian villages on the Landmark Trail as you learn about the interactions between the Archeological and historical sites hold important posted trails. Dakota and French explorers. Return on the Trail Through Time and walk through a living timeline of the historic forest clues to Minnesota’s past. If disturbed, a part of • Help keep our rivers clean. Check types that have covered the park’s landscape over the years. our heritage is lost forever. Park historic sites and your watercraft for aquatic invasives artifacts are protected by state and federal laws. If before and after launching. Touch the Earth Trail 0.5-mile loop you discover items please leave them undisturbed • In an emergency call 911. Flat • Accessible • Gravel • Boardwalk and report your sighting to park staff. This self-guided interpretive trail offers a boardwalk through a section of bog with stops along the way to discover more • Non-emergency sheriff’s number: about the park’s unique natural resources. 888-860-8250. BE OUR GUEST Glacial Ridge Trail 1.2-mile loop Make a reservation and stay awhile at a campsite with Hilly • Rough terrain • Packed dirt • Wooden bridges electric options, a backpack-in campsite, horse camp, ONLY HAVE AN HOUR? Appreciate spring wildflowers or beautiful fall colors as you hike near a beaver pond and through a mixed hardwood forest. group campsite, or cabin. Visit mndnr.gov/reservations to book your stay. • Climb to the top of the 100-foot Black Bass Trail 1.5 miles one-way or 4.5-mile loop observation tower that overlooks the Hilly • Gravel park and Mille Lacs Lake, a must during Hike into the remote and scenic Black Bass Lake, a designated Heritage Lake (special regulations apply). Anglers may either WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT FISHING REGULATIONS? the fall color season. fish from shore or from a rented canoe. Visit in fa