Itasca State Park

Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Camping and Lodging Office, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Camping and Lodging Office: One convenient location for camping and lodging guest services. Park staff are available to assist with registration and information. Vehicle permits, firewood and ice sold here. Guest services move to Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center after October 18.

Office: Open daily, 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Open through October 18.

Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center: The visitor center is open and staffed year-round. Explore the nature store and exhibits, purchase a vehicle permit, and get information to help plan your day at the park. The fireplace lounge offers comfortable seating, public Wi-Fi, and large observation windows where you can watch a variety of birds and other small wildlife. Service desk, nature store, and exhibits: Open daily, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Itasca State Park has seasonal and year-round camping options. All campsites are reservable. Reserve now. Bear Paw Campground is open seasonally (May-October). It has 54 electric and 13 non-electric drive-in campsites, as well as a group of 11 cart-in campsites. The campground is mostly open, featuring mature trees with very little vegetation between sites. It is situated along the east shore of Lake Itasca and offers direct access to the paved, multi-use trail as well as carry-in access to Lake Itasca. Pine Ridge Campground is open year-round. It has 104 electric and 50 non-electric drive-in campsites that are open seasonally (May-November). A limited number of electric drive-in campsites remain open year-round. Electric drive-in sites are mostly open, featuring mature trees with very little vegetation between sites. Non-electric sites are sized for tents, pop-ups, vans, and trailers under 20 feet. Most of these campsites are surrounded by dense vegetation. The campground offers direct access to the paved, multi-use trail and is located within walking distance of the Lake Itasca boat launch and rental shop. In winter, the campground offers direct access to the snowmobile trail and cross-country skiing. Backpack campsites are open year-round. There are 11 total campsites, each located next to a lake in the backcountry. Be prepared to hike at least 1 to 3.5 miles from your parking spot to your campsite while carrying all of your camping equipment. Backpack campsites are equipped with a fire ring, bear-resistant food storage locker, and rustic toilet. Campers must pack in or filter their own water. Collection of firewood is not allowed in state parks. Contact the park for parking and hiking route suggestions. Lodging: Itasca State Park has seasonal and year-round lodging options. All lodging is reservable. Reserve now.

Campgrounds: Itasca State Park has seasonal and year-round camping options. All campsites are reservable. Reserve now. Bear Paw Campground is open seasonally (May-October). It has 54 electric and 13 non-electric drive-in campsites, as well as a group of 11 cart-in campsites. The campground is mostly open, featuring mature trees with very little vegetation between sites. It is situated along the east shore of Lake Itasca and offers direct access to the paved, multi-use trail as well as carry-in access to Lake Itasca. Pine Ridge Campground is open year-round. It has 104 electric and 50 non-electric drive-in campsites that are open seasonally (May-November). A limited number of electric drive-in campsites remain open year-round. Electric drive-in sites are mostly open, featuring mature trees with very little vegetation between sites. Non-electric sites are sized for tents, pop-ups, vans, and trailers under 20 feet. Most of these campsites are surrounded by dense vegetation. The campground offers direct access to the paved, multi-use trail and is located within walking distance of the Lake Itasca boat launch and rental shop. In winter, the campground offers direct access to the snowmobile trail and cross-country skiing. Backpack campsites are open year-round. There are 11 total campsites, each located next to a lake in the backcountry. Be prepared to hike at least 1 to 3.5 miles from your parking spot to your campsite while carrying all of your camping equipment. Backpack campsites are equipped with a fire ring, bear-resistant food storage locker, and rustic toilet. Campers must pack in or filter their own water. Collection of firewood is not allowed in state parks. Contact the park for parking and hiking route suggestions. Lodging: Itasca State Park has seasonal and year-round lodging options. All lodging is reservable. Reserve now. Electric sites: Itasca has 158 electric drive-in sites. All electric sites have 20 / 30 / 50-amp service. Bathrooms: Itasca State Park has seasonal and year-round bathroom facilities. Seasonal facilities are open when weather conditions allow, typically early/mid-May to early/mid-October. Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. Year-round multi-stall and family restrooms. Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center. Seasonal multi-stall restrooms and year-round family restroom at the center. Year-round rustic toilets at the historic headwaters site. Douglas Lodge area. Seasonal multi-stall restroom building adjacent to the parking lot. Forest Inn warming house. Seasonal (winter only) family restrooms. Picnic area. Seasonal multi-stall restroom building in the north picnic grounds. Swimming beach. Seasonal multi-stall and family bathroom building. *Open during swimming season. Lake Itasca boat launch. Seasonal family restrooms. Year-round rustic toilets. Campgrounds. Seasonal multi-stall and family bathroom buildings. Year-round rustic toilets. Backcountry. Year-round rustic toilets at backpack campsites. Wilderness Drive. Seasonal rustic toilets located at Lake Ozawindib, Ancient Bison Trail, Elk Lake, and the Aiton Heights fire tower.*Open through mid-November. North Entrance. Year-round rustic toilet. RVs: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 4 p.m. If you have a reservation, you may go directly to your campsite. Guest services are provided at the Camping and Lodging Office through October 18. After October 18, go to the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center for assistance. Campsite occupancy is limited to one camping shelter, one vehicle and six people. Confirm that your campsite is sized correctly to accommodate the length of your RV plus tow vehicle and any slide-outs BEFORE you arrive. Pets are allowed in campgrounds. For the comfort and safety of your pet, other visitors, and wildlife, pets must be attended at all times and restrained on a leash or in an enclosure. Itasca is home to black bears and racoons; avoid attracting wildlife to your campsite by storing scented items like food, drinks, coolers, trash, recycling, and pet food inside your locked vehicle, RV, or bear-resistant container. If dumpsters are full, please DO NOT stack garbage on top. Special Notes for Lodging Guests: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 11 a.m. Check in at the Camping and Lodging Office through October 18. After October 18, go to the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center for assistance. Call 218-699-7214 for instructions if you will be arriving after 4 p.m. Pets are not allowed inside park buildings. Arrange to leave your pets at home, or reserve one of our pet-friendly units at Bert's Cabins. You may not leave your pet kenneled or in a vehicle outside your lodging unit. This is unsafe for your pet and a potential disruption to other guests and wildlife. If you are found in violation, the park reserves the right to cancel your reservation. Itasca is home to black bears and racoons; avoid attracting wildlife to your cabin by storing scented items like food, drinks, coolers, trash, recycling, and pet food inside your locked vehicle, cabin, or bear-resistant container. DO NOT leave scented items in screened porches. If dumpsters are full, please DO NOT stack garbage on top. Showers: Itasca State Park has seasonal shower facilities. Seasonal facilities are open when weather conditions allow, typically early/mid-May to early/mid-October. Campgrounds. Seasonal shower buildings for registered overnight guests. Swimming beach. Seasonal shower building for day use. *Open during swimming season. Trails: • Prepare to enjoy the outdoors safely by reviewing these hiking safety tips. Grab a map from the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center, or try navigating using GeoPDF Maps! Drinking water: Itasca State Park has seasonal and year-round drinking water availability. Seasonal water is on when weather conditions allow, typically early/mid-May to early/mid-October. Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. Year-round water fountain and bottled water for sale. Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center. Seasonal water fountains and bottled water for sale. Douglas Lodge area. A seasonal water fountain is located on the sidewalk near Douglas Lodge. Picnic area. Seasonal water spigots are located throughout the area. Swimming beach. Seasonal water spigots are located throughout the area. Campgrounds. Seasonal water spigots are located throughout the campgrounds. Programs: Find programs and events on the events calendar. Updated October 14, 2026 Dump station: Available for registered overnight guests. A seasonal dump-and-fill station is located in Bear Paw Campground. It is open when weather conditions allow, typically early/mid-May to early/mid-October. A dump-only station is located along the winter access road to Pine Ridge Campground for winter season use. Rentals: Itasca Sports is a rental concessionaire that operates year-round within Itasca State Park. Located at the Forest Inn during the snow season and Lake Itasca public water access May-September. Visit www.itascasports.com for business hours and equipment rental information.