At Itasca State Park, the mighty Mississippi River begins its slow and steady stream toward the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1891 to preserve remnant stands of virgin pine and to protect the basin …

Photos and details on the various rentable rooms, clubhouses, cabins, and other lodging opportunities available at Minnesota's Itasca State Park.

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.

At over 32,500 acres, Itasca State Park includes not only the beginning of the Mississippi River, but large tracts of Minnesota’s remaining old-growth red and white pine forest.

The construction of the Heartland Spur, a planned 20 to 25 mile trail, will provide a connection from Park Rapids and the Heartland State Trail to Itasca State Park.

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Elk Lake Description 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 …

Parking Historic Site Pay Phone Restroom/Showers Primitive Toilet Drinking Water Firewood Playground Council Ring Dumpster Recycle Station Electric Campsite Accessible Site 254 253 255 …

All cabins have heat and air conditioning All cabins have two parking stalls All cabins have one picnic table. All cabins, except cabin 3, have a fire ring with cooking grate. All cabins have views of the …