ITASCA STATE PARK

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CAMPING MINNESOTA

Itasca State Park


May 1, 2024

Itasca State Park, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a beautiful camping area for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to enhance the camping experience. With over 200 sites available, campers can choose between electric and non-electric sites, as well as options for RVs and tents. Additionally, the campground features modern shower facilities, toilets, and a dump station for RVs.

Reservations are accepted at Itasca State Park camping area, and it is recommended to book in advance, especially during the peak season. The park is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the summer months when the weather is pleasant for activities like hiking, fishing, and boating. However, autumn offers stunning foliage views.

One of the main attractions of Itasca State Park is the Headwaters of the Mississippi River, where visitors can walk across the famous Mississippi Headwaters Bridge and dip their toes in the river. The park also offers numerous hiking trails, including the Itasca Wilderness Sanctuary and the Nicollet Trails, providing opportunities to explore the park's diverse flora and fauna. Visitors should be cautious of ticks during the warmer months and follow proper safety precautions. Itasca State Park camping area provides a memorable experience for nature lovers seeking a peaceful getaway in the heart of Minnesota.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Balm Lake

Black Crappie Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye

Bass - Hubbard, Hubbard

Black Crappie Bluegill Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass

Bagley Lake

Black Crappie Northern Pike Walleye

Bad Axe Lake

Kelp Bass Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Walleye

Lake Adley

Black Crappie Green Sunfish Kelp Bass Northern Pike Walleye
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

STATE HIGHWAY 78 305, OTTERTAIL
Otter Tail Watershed, Minnesota
CR 9 CLEARWATER COUNTY
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota
MN 200 BEAULIEU
Eastern Wild Rice Watershed, Minnesota
1ST STREET SOUTHWEST MENAHGA
Crow Wing Watershed, Minnesota
PINE POINT
Crow Wing Watershed, Minnesota
COUNTY ROAD 143 BECKER COUNTY
Otter Tail Watershed, Minnesota
STATE HIGHWAY 200 CLEARWATER COUNTY
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota
STATE HIGHWAY 78 OTTERTAIL
Otter Tail Watershed, Minnesota
RESERVATION HIGHWAY 22 12298, CLEARWATER COUNTY
Otter Tail Watershed, Minnesota
GROUSE ROAD 19800, HUBBARD COUNTY
Crow Wing Watershed, Minnesota

Rafting & Kayaking

THE OTTER TAIL POWERPLANT TO ALLEN'S BAY
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota
THE 25-ACRE ISLAND JUST SOUTH OF BRAINERD TO ROSCOE ISLAND
Elk-Nokasippi Watershed, Minnesota
THE IRON BRIDGE OF COUNTY ROAD 7 TO LAKE BEMIDJI
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota
THE BEAVER ISLANDS AT ST. CLOUD TO THE CONFLUENCE OF THE CLEARWATER RIVER
Clearwater-Elk Watershed, Minnesota
CASS LAKE TO LAKE WINNIBIGOSHISH
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota
BLANCHARD DAM TO ENDS ONE MILE DOWNSTREAM FROM THE SOUTHERN VILLAGE BOUNDARY OF RICE
Platte-Spunk Watershed, Minnesota
THE OUTLET OF LAKE ITASCA TO THE IRON BRIDGE OF COUNTY ROAD 7
Mississippi Headwaters Watershed, Minnesota

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Maplewood State Park

Red Lake State Forest

Beltrami Island State Forest

Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Paul Bunyan State Forest

Buena Vista State Forest

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Lyons State Forest

                                                                                                                       
                                               

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