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Mille Lacs Lake beach

Father Hennepin State Park, Farm Island, MinnesotaLake on Mille Lacs LakePublic swimming beach

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Father Hennepin State Park has a public natural sand swimming beach on Mille Lacs Lake.

Water
Lake, Mille Lacs Lake
Entry
Park permit required.
Swim hours
8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Facilities
Natural sand beach, picnic sites, playground, volleyball court
Dogs
Dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash and are not allowed on beaches.
Managed by
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Getting there

Father Hennepin State Park is on the southeast shore of Mille Lacs Lake. The park address is 41294 Father Hennepin Park Road, Isle, Minnesota.

46.2387, -93.6604

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Know before you go

  • Keep dogs on a 6-foot leash.
  • Pick up after dogs.
  • Do not take dogs onto the beach.
  • Do not enter park buildings with pets.

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Questions about Mille Lacs Lake beach

Can you swim at Mille Lacs Lake beach?

Yes. The beach is a public swimming beach at Father Hennepin State Park, although a park permit is required for access.

Does it cost anything to swim at Mille Lacs Lake beach?

Park permit required.

Are dogs allowed at Mille Lacs Lake beach?

Dogs must be kept on a 6-foot leash and are not allowed on beaches.

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