Itasca State Park - Minnesota DNR
Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the mighty Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico.
Itasca State Park - Minnesota DNR
Visit the boat dock near the beach on Lake Itasca and enjoy some time on the water! Here you can launch your boat for some great fishing or head out for a scenic tour of the lake in a canoe. Experience the tranquility, calmness and serenity of being on the water.
Itasca State Park lodging opportunities - Minnesota DNR
Photos and details on the various rentable rooms, clubhouses, cabins, and other lodging opportunities available at Minnesota's Itasca State Park.
Mississippi River Headwaters - Minnesota DNR
The mighty Mississippi River begins its winding journey to the Gulf of Mexico as a mere 18-foot wide knee-deep river in Itasca State Park. From here the river flows north to Bemidji, where it turns east, and then south near Grand Rapids.
Climb the 100-foot tall fire tower for panoramic view of the Lake Itasca watershed. For a shorter 0.5 mile walk to the tower, start from the parking lot located along Wilderness Drive, or make this a 3-mile loop hike starting from the
Itasca State Park – Winter Weekend Itinerary - Minnesota DNR
Spend a winter weekend exploring Itasca State Park, where you can visit the headwaters of the Mississippi River State Water Trail. Go for a ski, snowshoe or walk under the pines. Check the park's events calendar to schedule your visit around …
Itasca State Park Virtual Tour
Welcome to the Itasca State Park virtual tour! In this journey you’ll stand at the headwaters of the Mississippi River, go inside Douglas Lodge, and get a birds-eye-view from an observation tower. We hope it prompts you to visit the park in person sometime soon.
Elk Lake - Minnesota DNR
Elk Lake is a deep, relatively small lake. The lake is located near the end of the wilderness drive in Itasca State Park. With the exception of a group campsite, there is no development on the lake.
Lodging: Cabins and Guesthouses | Minnesota DNR
Bear Head Lake State Park. Guesthouse. Camden State Park. Redwood Lodge. Flandrau State Park. Stone Civilian Conservation Corps Cabin. Fort Ridgely State Park. Chalet. Farmhouse. Itasca State Park. Many different lodging opportunities. La Salle Lake State Recreation Area. Black Bear Guesthouse. Lone Wolf Cabin. Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground ...
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