Explore a natural national landmark and Minnesota's oldest state park. Lake Itasca harbors the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Revel in the unspoiled wilderness that contains pine trees more than 200 years old.
Begin your tour at a gently flowing stream strewn with small boulders. A marker that states the Mississippi River starts to flow here. The bubbling brook is a far cry from the huge river delta in the Gulf of Mexico.
Native Americans lived here as long as 8,000 years ago. View the Bison Kill Site, where native peoples hunted a now-extinct species of bison. Burial mounds at Itasca Indian Cemetery also showcase the long history of the lake.
Follow 50 miles of trails through the park. The boardwalk is ideal for viewing orchids near the lake. Winter time means cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Watch
Explore a natural national landmark and Minnesota's oldest state park. Lake Itasca harbors the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Revel in the unspoiled wilderness that contains pine trees more than 200 years old.
Begin your tour at a gently flowing stream strewn with small boulders. A marker that states the Mississippi River starts to flow here. The bubbling brook is a far cry from the huge river delta in the Gulf of Mexico.
Native Americans lived here as long as 8,000 years ago. View the Bison Kill Site, where native peoples hunted a now-extinct species of bison. Burial mounds at Itasca Indian Cemetery also showcase the long history of the lake.
Follow 50 miles of trails through the park. The boardwalk is ideal for viewing orchids near the lake. Winter time means cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Watch for beavers, porcupines, black bears, and wolves.
223 drive-in campsites welcome you. 160 sites have electricity, and there are 11 rustic hike-in sites.
Bring the entire family to Pine Ridge Campground! This large, developed campground has a playground for the little ones, and kids of all ages will want to explore the historic landmarks like Wegmann’s Cabin and the Itasca Indian Cemetery. You’ll definitely want to bring your hiking boots and meander around the forested paths and across the mighty Read more...
Pitch your tent or park your RV at Bear Paw Campground and let nature do its thing. You’ll definitely want to plan a day hike through the park—you can cross the mighty Mississippi and explore the forests and lakes on the miles and miles of hiking trails. Bring your camera and check out the 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, one of the state’s Nation Read more...
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Itasca State Park
See where one of America's most famous rivers begins at this Minnesota state park.
Explore a natural national landmark and Minnesota's oldest state park. Lake Itasca harbors the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Revel in the unspoiled wilderness that contains pine trees more than 200 years old.
Begin your tour at a gently flowing stream strewn with small boulders. A marker that states the Mississippi River starts to flow here. The bubbling brook is a far cry from the huge river delta in the Gulf of Mexico.
Native Americans lived here as long as 8,000 years ago. View the Bison Kill Site, where native peoples hunted a now-extinct species of bison. Burial mounds at Itasca Indian Cemetery also showcase the long history of the lake.
Follow 50 miles of trails through the park. The boardwalk is ideal for viewing orchids near the lake. Winter time means cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Watch
Explore a natural national landmark and Minnesota's oldest state park. Lake Itasca harbors the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Revel in the unspoiled wilderness that contains pine trees more than 200 years old.
Begin your tour at a gently flowing stream strewn with small boulders. A marker that states the Mississippi River starts to flow here. The bubbling brook is a far cry from the huge river delta in the Gulf of Mexico.
Native Americans lived here as long as 8,000 years ago. View the Bison Kill Site, where native peoples hunted a now-extinct species of bison. Burial mounds at Itasca Indian Cemetery also showcase the long history of the lake.
Follow 50 miles of trails through the park. The boardwalk is ideal for viewing orchids near the lake. Winter time means cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Watch for beavers, porcupines, black bears, and wolves.
223 drive-in campsites welcome you. 160 sites have electricity, and there are 11 rustic hike-in sites.
Activities in the park
2 campgrounds in Itasca State Park
Bring the entire family to Pine Ridge Campground! This large, developed campground has a playground for the little ones, and kids of all ages will want to explore the historic landmarks like Wegmann’s Cabin and the Itasca Indian Cemetery. You’ll definitely want to bring your hiking boots and meander around the forested paths and across the mighty Read more...
Pitch your tent or park your RV at Bear Paw Campground and let nature do its thing. You’ll definitely want to plan a day hike through the park—you can cross the mighty Mississippi and explore the forests and lakes on the miles and miles of hiking trails. Bring your camera and check out the 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, one of the state’s Nation Read more...
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