Kenney Lake Overlook
The Kenney Lake Overlook is a historic roadside park in Garrison Township, Minnesota, United States. Its history begins in 1939. Our list goes on with Mille Lacs Lake, 11 mi away.
An attraction inside Garrison Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 1°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Garrison Township
Kenney Lake Overlook is inside Garrison Township, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1939
Kenney Lake Overlook dates from 1939. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Kenney Lake Overlook
The Kenney Lake Overlook is a historic roadside park in Garrison Township, Minnesota, United States. Adjacent to the southbound lane of Minnesota State Highway 18 (MN 18), the two-acre (0.8 ha) site provides a parking area and an overlook of a small lake. The wayside was built in 1939 as part of a major New Deal project to create a scenic parkway along the shore of nearby Mille Lacs Lake. The Mille Lacs Highway Development Plan was the largest highway improvement project in the state constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The Kenney Lake Overlook was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 for having state-level significance in the themes of landscape architecture and politics/government.
- Type
- Attraction
- Area
- 2 acres
- Established
- 1939
- Elevation
- 1,276 ft
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2015)
Bases for Kenney Lake Overlook
Nearest for a night are Garrison Township (7) and Bay Lake Township (7).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kenney Lake Overlook | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison Township 56% vacation homes | in town | — | 7 3 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 898 | $263K | — |
| Bay Lake Township 63% vacation homes | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 7 4 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 984 | $434K | — |
| Hazelton Township 60% vacation homes | 4 mi east | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 campgrounds | 819 | $359K | — |
| Kathio Township 29% vacation homes | 12 mi southeast | 15 min | 9 3 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,568 | $219K | — |
| Garrison | 2 mi south | 5 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 campground | 201 | — | — |
| Wealthwood Township 57% vacation homes | 12 mi east | 15 min | 6 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 RV parks | 265 | $293K | — |
| Farm Island Township 54% vacation homes | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 5 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,050 | $347K | — |
| Baxter | 21 mi west | 30 min | 11 8 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 9,217 | $324K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
These well-known sights sit within 64 miles.
111 mi LakeMille Lacs Lake29 mi Theme parkPaul Bunyan Land
58 mi MuseumHill Museum & Manuscript Library
311 mi MuseumMille Lacs Indian Museum
56 mi GardenMunsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens
64 mi MuseumForest History Center419 mi GardenNorthland ArboretumPhoto credits
Mille Lacs Lake: Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hill Museum & Manuscript Library: Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, CC BY 3.0 · Mille Lacs Indian Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens: Kirs10, Public domain · Forest History Center: Laupeck, CC BY-SA 3.0
Kenney Lake Overlook, answered
Is Kenney Lake Overlook in Garrison Township?
Yes. It’s inside Garrison Township, MN.
When is the best time to visit Kenney Lake Overlook?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–80°.
How far is Kenney Lake Overlook from Minneapolis?
About 98 miles south of Minneapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Kenney Lake Overlook?
Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD), about 15 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 104 miles.
Where should I stay near Kenney Lake Overlook?
Garrison Township (in town, 7 places to stay), Bay Lake Township (3 mi, 7 places to stay) and Hazelton Township (4 mi, 4 places to stay).
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