A Minnesota Destination for Camping and Great Food!
Saukinac Restaurant, Bar & Grill and Campground has been welcoming guests to Sauk Centre, Minnesota, since the 1980s. What began as a campground has grown into a destination where families and friends gather to camp, relax, and enjoy great food near beautiful Sauk Lake. Current owners Jeff Borchert and Ilga Polleitis began their Saukinac adventure when they purchased the property in March 2013 and have continued to enhance the experience for both campers and local visitors.
Over the years, Jeff and Ilga have transformed Saukinac into more than just a campground. In addition to spacious RV and seasonal campsites, they created the Saukinac Bar & Grill, a popular weekend restaurant in Sauk Centre known for its welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. Guests enjoy burgers, pizza, seafood, and the restaurant's popular Friday night prime rib, making it a favorite gathering place for campers and the local community alike. Whether you're stopping in for dinner, meeting friends for drinks, or spending the weekend at the campground, Saukinac offers a true Minnesota experience.
Story of Our Logo 
Saukinac's logo isn't just a logo. It has meaning with a beautiful story behind it. When the campground was purchased in 2013, Jeff took the opportunity to incorporate an important part of his life, his mom. He saw the logo as the perfect place to include her. Jeff's mom was part Native American, which inspired him to add the teepees, one for each of her boys. The sun represents the warm and beautiful relationship this mother and son had. If you look closely, you will see that the actual graphic of the logo spells "MOM" in memory of the light of Jeff's life.
The Owners
Jeff and Ilga operate Saukinac with the personal touch that makes family-owned businesses so special. As hands-on owners, they are involved in every aspect of the campground and bar and grill. Jeff manages the grounds, maintains the property, and serves as the head bartender in the Campground Lodge, while Ilga keeps busy in the kitchen, helps care for the restaurant and lodge, and lends a hand wherever she is needed around the campground.
Their goal has always been simple: to create a welcoming place where families and friends can gather, enjoy great food, make lasting memories, and experience the beauty of the outdoors. Whether guests are camping for the weekend, stopping in for dinner, or sharing drinks with friends, Jeff and Ilga want everyone who visits Saukinac to feel right at home.
