Itasca State Park

Stand under towering pines at Preacher’s Grove, explore Wilderness Drive by car or bike, and wade across the Mississippi River as it begins its 2,552-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico here in Minnesota’s oldest state park. Nature programsHiking trails Paved bike trails Groomed classic x-country ski Snowmobile Trails Visitor center Picnic shelter Swimming beach Playground Fishing pier Drive-in boat accessWinter warming shelter Canoe Rental Kayak Rental Stand-up Paddleboard Rental Boat Rental