ITASCA STATE PARK is located 20 miles north of Park Rapids, Minnesota on U.S Highway 71 in three counties: Clearwater, Hubbard‚ and Becker. Highway map index: F-9.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

At Itasca State Park‚ the mighty Mississippi River begins its 2,552-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1891 to preserve remnant stands of virgin pine and to protect the basin around the Mississippi’s source‚ this 32,000-acre park has become a famous natural and cultural landmark in North America. WINTER FACILITIES •Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. This facility is

open during the winter as a warming shelter. Park information, restrooms, interpretive exhibits, gift shop and a fireplace are available.

•Douglas Lodge Cabins and dining and the Headwaters/Forest Inn gift shops are closed during the winter. Parking for skiers is available.

•The Itasca Suites are open for lodging in the winter. Features include two queen beds, refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink, dishwasher and cooking utensils.

•Mississippi Headwaters Hostel. Located near the Lake Itasca boat landing. Offers clean, comfortable year-round accommodations. This facility is operated by Hostelling International.

•MN Ski Passes and park vehicle permits are required and can be purchased at the visitor center.

•Ski trail parking is located at the visitor center. Ski trails start at the main kiosk.

•Snowmobile trailer parking is available at the visitor center. Access the trail system here.

•Pets are not allowed on ski trails (except on skijor trails).

•Skiers must be off trails before dark.

•Snowmobilers must use designated trails only.

•Trails not designated as ski or snowmobile are available for snowshoeing. The Dr. Roberts and Schoolcraft Trails are two of the more popular snowshoeing trails.

•Interpretive programs. Some winter interpretive programs are available. Check park information boards.

•The Aiton Heights Fire Tower is closed to climbing during the winter months. Interpretive area open.

•The walkway to the Mississippi Headwaters is open year-round.

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ITASCA WILDERNESS SANCTUARYSCIENTIFIC & NATURAL AREA

cabins (private/fee)

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Two Island Lake

Mississippi Headwaters

Douglas Lodge/Forest Inn

closed during winter

Visitor Center

U of M Biological Station

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for North Country Trail access only

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Peacepipe Vista

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LEGENDWINTER TRAILS

Cross-Country Ski easy more difficult most difficult

Skate-ski

Ungroomed Trail (open to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking)

Snowmobile

FACILITIES

Information

Visitor Center

Warming House

Historic Site

Overlook

Observation Tower

Parking

Hostel Restrooms Boat Access

Toilet

Maintenance

Private Property Public Use Prohibited Except On Designated Trails

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Because lands exist within the boundaries of this park that are not under the jurisdiction of the D.N.R., check with the park manager if you plan to use facilities such as trails and roads other than those shown.

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ITASCASTATE PARKFOR MORE INFORMATIONItasca State Park 36750 Main Park DrivePark Rapids, MN 56470-9702(218) 699-7251 Department of Natural ResourcesInformation Center500 Lafayette RoadSt. Paul, MN 55155-4040

296-6157 (Metro Area)1-888-646-6367 (MN Toll Free)

TDD (Telecommunications Device for Deaf)296-5484 (Metro Area) 1-800-657-3929 (MN Toll Free)

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Snowmobile Trailopen to all snowmobiles

Trail Contact Number(See NW Snowmobile quadrant map for details. Map available from DNR Information Center, or online.)

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