How long can you camp at Itasca State Park?

Many campsite reservations are cancelled daily. Just tell us when you’d like to camp at Itasca State Park, and how long you want to camp for. We’ll text you when a suitable spot opens up!

Where is Itasca State Park in northern Minnesota?

Itasca State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, and contains the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The park spans 32,690 acres (132.3 km2) of northern Minnesota, and is located about 21 miles (34 km) north of Park Rapids, Minnesota and 25 miles (40 km) from Bagley, Minnesota.

When did Lake Itasca become a national landmark?

Henry Schoolcraft determined Lake Itasca as the river’s source in 1832. It was named as a National Natural Landmark in 1965, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. About 500,000 people visit Itasca State Park annually.

Is there a campsite at Itasca State Park?

Sit back and relax as a naturalist highlights points of interest on a tour that last about two hours. Park the RV or set up the tent and make yourself at home in the Itasca State Park campgrounds, where hundreds of campsites are available, but reservations are required.

How old is Itasca State Park in MN?

Established in 1891 to preserve remnant stands of virgin pine and to protect the basin around the Mississippi’s source, Itasca is Minnesota’s oldest state park. With annual visits totaling nearly half a million each year, it is also one of the busiest.

How long is the trail in Itasca State Park?

A 16-mile paved trail winds through Itasca State Park. Approximately six miles of this trail is an off-road, paved trail that extends from Douglas Lodge to the Headwaters area. From the Headwaters area, you may continue on the one-way Wilderness Drive Loop that is shared with automobiles.

Is there a gift shop at Itasca State Park?

Opposite of the great room is the Forest Inn Gift Shop. In spring 2002, Itasca State Park got a new landmark—the 13,000-square-foot Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center, where you can gather and discover all there is to see and do in the park before you begin your adventure outdoors.