La Salle Lake State Recreation Area
Also known as La Salle Lake SRA
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 39 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dnr.state.mn.us(218) 699-7251
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 4
Alert Park alert• Hikers on the Challenge trail should be prepared to cross a 40+ foot beaver dam at the south east edge of the trail. If you are unsure you will be… (more)
• Hikers on the Challenge trail should be prepared to cross a 40+ foot beaver dam at the south east edge of the trail. If you are unsure you will be able to make this crossing safely, please do not attempt it.
Posted by the park 2025-12-11. Official alert
Partial closure Park alert• Black Bear and Lone Wolf cabins are open for rent year-round! The campground is closed for the season.
Posted by the park 2025-12-11. Official alert
Alert Park alert• Link to seasonal updates for more information about your visit.
Posted by the park 2025-12-11. Official alert
Alert Park alert• Questions? Call Itasca State Park at 218-699-7256
Posted by the park 2025-12-11. Official alert
Overview
In Hubbard County, about 16 miles southwest of Bemidji, La Salle Lake State Recreation Area covers about 988 acres.
Things to do include winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a fishing pier. For overnight stays there are 39 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Park | Dump station: All campsites have RV sewer hookups. Trails: All trails are open. Use caution when hiking the Challenge Trail and be aware of a large beaver dam located across La Salle Creek on the southeast portion of the trail. Prepare to enjoy the outdoors safely by reviewing these hiking safety tips before you go. Please know that cell phone reception ranges from poor to none throughout the local area and that due to the remote location, response time may be slow in an emergency. Park maps are available at the campground entrance and day use area pay stations. Try navigating with your phone using the Avenza Maps app! Pro tip: Download maps in advance for offline use. Campgrounds: La Salle Lake Campground is open through November 24, 2025. Reserve now. Bathrooms: Restrooms are located in the campground. There is one vault toilet located across from campsite #39 in the campground and two vault toilets located in the day-use are. The vault toilets are accessible. Programs: Offered at Itasca State Park, located 20 minutes from the recreation area. Reference the Events Calendar for naturalist programs and events. Updated August 29, 2025 RVs: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 4 p.m. If you have a reservation, you may go directly to your campsite. Campsite occupancy is limited to one camping shelter, one vehicle and six people. Confirm that your campsite is long enough to accommodate the length of your RV plus tow vehicle before you arrive. Some sites may require additional blocks to level your RV. Pets are allowed in the campground. 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. La Salle 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. Special Notes for Lodging Guests: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 11 a.m. Check in at the Itasca State Park Camping and Lodging Office, located 20 minutes from the recreation area. Call 218-699-7214 for instructions if you will be arriving after 8 p.m. Cabins are not pet-friendly. Arrange to leave your pets at home. 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. La Salle 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 or cabin. Showers: Showers are located in the campground and may be used by registered campers only. Drinking water: All campsites have an RV water hook-up and spigot. Fountains are located in the day-use area. Electric sites: All campsites have 20 / 30 / 50-amp service. | ||
Official wording
Daily from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
This location does not have office hours. For information, contact Itasca State Park.
La Salle Lake Campground is open through November 24, 2025. Reserve now.
Dump station: All campsites have RV sewer hookups. Trails: All trails are open. Use caution when hiking the Challenge Trail and be aware of a large beaver dam located across La Salle Creek on the southeast portion of the trail. Prepare to enjoy the outdoors safely by reviewing these hiking safety tips before you go. Please know that cell phone reception ranges from poor to none throughout the local area and that due to the remote location, response time may be slow in an emergency. Park maps are available at the campground entrance and day use area pay stations. Try navigating with your phone using the Avenza Maps app! Pro tip: Download maps in advance for offline use. Campgrounds: La Salle Lake Campground is open through November 24, 2025. Reserve now. Bathrooms: Restrooms are located in the campground. There is one vault toilet located across from campsite #39 in the campground and two vault toilets located in the day-use are. The vault toilets are accessible. Programs: Offered at Itasca State Park, located 20 minutes from the recreation area. Reference the Events Calendar for naturalist programs and events. Updated August 29, 2025 RVs: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 4 p.m. If you have a reservation, you may go directly to your campsite. Campsite occupancy is limited to one camping shelter, one vehicle and six people. Confirm that your campsite is long enough to accommodate the length of your RV plus tow vehicle before you arrive. Some sites may require additional blocks to level your RV. Pets are allowed in the campground. 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. La Salle 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. Special Notes for Lodging Guests: Check-in 4 p.m. Check-out 11 a.m. Check in at the Itasca State Park Camping and Lodging Office, located 20 minutes from the recreation area. Call 218-699-7214 for instructions if you will be arriving after 8 p.m. Cabins are not pet-friendly. Arrange to leave your pets at home. 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. La Salle 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 or cabin. Showers: Showers are located in the campground and may be used by registered campers only. Drinking water: All campsites have an RV water hook-up and spigot. Fountains are located in the day-use area. Electric sites: All campsites have 20 / 30 / 50-amp service.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: a state park vehicle permit (one-day $7 or year-round $35) is required for every vehicle; same price for residents and nonresidents. Four free park days per year. Iron Range OHV SRA states 'There is no entrance fee'.
Statewide fee rule from Minnesota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Minnesota park passes
- Year-round vehicle permit — $35. Unlimited visits to every Minnesota state park and recreation area for 12 months from the month of purchase Details
- One-day vehicle permit — $7. One day, one vehicle Details
- Additional year-round vehicle permit — $26. Additional vehicles owned by a year-round permit holder Details
- Year-round motorcycle permit — $30. Motorcycle, 12 months Details
- One-day group permit — $5. Group vehicles, one day Details
From the Minnesota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve MN (US eDirect)
- Phone
- 866-857-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are allowed in the campground. 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. La Salle 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. Cabins are not pet-friendly. Arrange to leave your pets at home. 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. La Salle 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 or cabin.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-in Sites 39 sites | 39 | Showers | — |
| Electric Sites All sites — All sites have full sewer, water and electric hookup. | — | ElectricShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Drive-in Sites — 39 sites
Electric Sites — All sites: All sites have full sewer, water and electric hookup.
Accessible Sites — 3: The campground has three accessible drive-in sites. All three have electric/water/sewer hookups.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- CabinsLone Wolf Cabin — Available year-round. Sleeps four. See details and photos.
- Guest HouseBlack Bear Guest House — Available year-round. The guest house is accessible and sleeps 10. See details and photos.
Accessible Lodging: The Black Bear Guest House is accessible.
Cabins — Lone Wolf Cabin: Available year-round. Sleeps four. See details and photos.
Guest House — Black Bear Guest House: Available year-round. The guest house is accessible and sleeps 10. See details and photos.
Things to do
FishingBoatingCampingHikingWinter sportsPicnickingSwimmingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowmobile (winter) | — | — | The Itasca-Bemidji GIA snowmobile trail is available within portions of the recreation area.Snowmobile |
| Snowshoe (winter) | — | — | Anywhere in recreation area — Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the state recreation area, except on groomed snowmobile trails.Snowshoe |
| Hiking (summer) | 11.5 mi | — | 11.5 miles — There are miles of trails that take you to the most pristine parts of the recreation area. Please refer to the "maps" link on the left-hand side of the page to find trails within the park.Hiking |
Trail descriptions from the park
Winter — Snowmobile: The Itasca-Bemidji GIA snowmobile trail is available within portions of the recreation area.
Winter — Snowshoe — Anywhere in recreation area: Snowshoeing is allowed anywhere in the state recreation area, except on groomed snowmobile trails.
Summer — Hiking — 11.5 miles: There are miles of trails that take you to the most pristine parts of the recreation area. Please refer to the "maps" link on the left-hand side of the page to find trails within the park.
Trail conditions: All trails are open. Use caution when hiking the Challenge Trail and be aware of a large beaver dam located across La Salle Creek on the southeast portion of the trail. Prepare to enjoy the outdoors safely by reviewing these hiking safety tips before you go. Please know that cell phone reception ranges from poor to none throughout the local area and that due to the remote location, response time may be slow in an emergency.
Park maps are available at the campground entrance and day use area pay stations. Try navigating with your phone using the Avenza Maps app! Pro tip: Download maps in advance for offline use.
Swimming
Swimming Beach: Natural swimming on LaSalle Lake as there is no specific swimming beach.
Boating and paddling
Boat Access — LaSalle Lake: Small boat access with limited parking.
Boating Restrictions — LaSalle Lake: Motor boats allowed with a 10 mph speed limit.
Boat Docks
Canoe Access — LaSalle Creek: Canoe and kayak access point onto LaSalle Creek.
Fishing
Fishing — LaSalle Lake: The lake supports walleye, northern pike, large mouth bass, black crappie and bluegill sunfish populations. Look for posted signs highlighting special fishing regulations.
Fishing Pier — LaSalle Lake: Located on one of Minnesota's most pristine lakes, LaSalle Lake supports walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie and bluegill sunfish populations. Look for posted signs highlighting special fishing regulations.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible cabins or lodging
Accessible Sites — 3: The campground has three accessible drive-in sites. All three have electric/water/sewer hookups.
Accessible Lodging: The Black Bear Guest House is accessible.
Guest House — Black Bear Guest House: Available year-round. The guest house is accessible and sleeps 10. See details and photos.
Showers — Campground: This accessible facility offers private rooms complete with sink, toilet and shower. Available fishing opener weekend through first Sunday in October.
Flush Toilets — Campground: This accessible facility offers private rooms complete with sink, toilet and shower. Available fishing opener weekend through first Sunday in October.
Playground — Nature play area: Located in the day use area, this nature play area has been uniquely constructed in the shape of Minnesota, made with all natural materials and is accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Picnic Area and Canoe Launch: 9887 County 9, Solway, MN 56678, Boat Launch and Cabins: 10045 County 9, Solway, MN 56678
Solway, MN 56678 - Nearest town
- Bemidji — about 16 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.3480, -95.1660
- Phone
- (218) 699-7251
- itasca.statepark@state.mn.us
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
La Salle Lake State Recreation Area is located 233 miles northwest of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and eight miles north of Itasca State Park. From the north entrance of Itasca State Park, proceed north on Clearwater County Road 2 for 6 miles. Turn right onto Clearwater County Road 40 and proceed 4 miles. CR 40 becomes Hubbard County Road 9. The recreation area will be on your right, on the south side of the road, and consists of 3 separate entrances depending on which part of the recreation area you intend on visiting. From Park Rapids, proceed north on US Highway 71 to the intersection of US Highway 71 and US Highway 200. Turn left onto Highway 200 going north to Clearwater County Road 2. Turn right on CR 2 and proceed for 6 miles. Turn right onto Clearwater County Road 40 and proceed 4 miles. CR 40 becomes Hubbard County Road 9. The recreation area will be on your right, on the south side of the road. From Bemidji, proceed south on US Highway 71. Turn right on South Lake Plantangenet Drive or Hubbard County Road 9 and proceed 10 miles to Becida. Proceed west 6 miles and the recreation area will be on your left, on the south side of the road. GPS device users: Lat. 47.3471 Long. -95.1582
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Minnesota State Parks and Trails — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Dec 11, 2025
- MN DNR A-Z list of state parks and recreation areas (park IDs in server-rendered <noscript> links) + state waysides page; details from the compass feature_detail JSON API used by park.html
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology