Itasca State Park

Overview

Lake Itasca ( eye-TASS-kə) is a small glacial lake, approximately 4.7 square kilometres (470 hectares; 1,200 acres) in area. It is located in Itasca State Park, in south-eastern Clearwater County, in the Headwaters area of north-central Minnesota, and is notable for being the headwater of the Mississippi River.

Trails: 24
Viewpoints: 7
Activities: 0
POIs: 49

Opening Hours08:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Alerts & Advisories

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Popular/Nearby Trails

Nicollet Trail

5.00.8 mi away

DeSoto Trail

1.1 mi away

Interpretive Hiking

1.4 mi away2.1 mi222 ft

McKay Lake Crossover Trail

1.9 mi away0.4 mi34 ft

Bohall Wilderness Trail

2.0 mi away0.9 mi10 ft

Two Spot Trail

2.2 mi away4.1 mi363 ft

Nearby Viewpoints

Aiton Heights Fire Tower

Lookout Tower

1.9 mi

Douglas Lodge

Dormitory

2.7 mi

Douglas Lodge Fourplex

Dormitory

headwater is open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tips: Best time to visit is 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

2.7 mi

Picnic Area

3.5 mi

East Entrance

Entrance / Exit

3.9 mi

North Entrance

Entrance / Exit

4.4 mi

Nearby Points of Interest

Amenities Available

Park Building
Pay Station
Picnic Area
Picnic Shelter
Parking
Swimming
Fishing Pier
Trailer Access
Carry in Access
Fish cleaning Shelter
Rentals ( Boats, Canoe, Bike)
Restaurant
Historic Site
Overlook
Aiton Heights Fire Tower
Play Area
Lodging
Group center
Amphitheatre
Council Ring
Campground
Group Camp
Backpack Camping
RV Sanitation Station
Gift Shop
Firewood
RestRooms
Primitive Toilet
Drinking Water
Pets Welcome

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