KiteGlobeMille Lacs / Father Hennepin State Park
Mille Lacs / Father Hennepin State Park is a kiteboarding spot near Minneapolis in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing N, NW wind.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Minnesota |
| Nearest town | Minneapolis |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | N, NW |
| Coordinates | 46.1492, -93.4939 |
About Mille Lacs / Father Hennepin State Park
The water that flows into the bay in the lower SE corner of Mille Lacs is some of the deepest on the lake. Hence, the swell that rolls into that bay is large, glassy, and excellent. The section is only about 300 yards wide but can easily become the best play ground for an entire day. Of course, there is the other usual great Mille Lacs sailing from this site as well though once you sail in 'the zone' you may never leave. There is a small pile of rocks just under the surface to the right of the launch about 300 yards and out about 100 feet. The rocks break the evenness of the swells so they are hard to miss.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Mille Lacs / Father Hennepin State Park offers flat-water lake conditions with N, NW wind, launching from lake.
How do I get to Mille Lacs / Father Hennepin State Park?
From the twin cities (Saint Paul/Minneapolis) take Hwy 169 North. Shortly before you hit the lake turn right onto Hwy 27 East. Before Isle follow signs to Father Hennepin State Park. To find the launch once inside the park just keep turning right. There is a small parking lot with some stairs down to the beach.
Hazards at Mille Lacs / Father Hennepin State Park
Swimmers, Ships, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.