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- 36750 Main Park Drive Park Rapids MN 56470
- (218) 699-7251
- (218) 699-7210
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Hours:
Itasca State Park is open year-round: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Driving Directions:
East Entrance is 21 miles north of Park Rapids on U.S. 71. From Bemidji, the East Entrance is 30 miles south on U.S. 71. From Bagley, the North Entrance is 21 miles south on State Hwy 92/ U.S. 200.
About Us
Come for the river, return for the pines!
Established in 1891, Itasca is Minnesota's oldest state park. Today, the park totals more than 32,000 acres and includes more than 100 lakes. Walk across the mighty Mississippi as it starts its winding journey 2,552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Stand under towering pines at Preacher's Grove. Visit the Itasca Indian Burial Mounds or Wegmann's Cabin, landmarks of centuries gone by. Camp under the stars, or stay the night at the historic Douglas Lodge, cabins, or year-round suites. Explore Wilderness Drive past the 2,000-acre Wilderness Sanctuary, one of Minnesota's seven National Natural Landmarks.
Highlights
- Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center open year-round. Information, registration and gifts.
- Dining offered seasonally at the Douglas Lodge Restaurant and the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center Cafe
- Shopping offered seasonally at the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center Gift Shop and the Forest Inn Gift Shop
- Vehicle permit required to enter park; $7/day $35/year (motorcycle: $20/year)
Jobs
Food Service Worker
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
JOB SUMMARY
Itasca State Park is seeking to build our team and fill multiple part-time, seasonal Food Service Worker positions at the Douglas Lodge Restaurant and Mary Gibbs Cafe located within Itasca State Park. Established in 1891, Itasca is the oldest state park in Minnesota and home to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. It is a top tourism attraction, welcoming over half a million
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Cook
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
JOB SUMMARY
Itasca State Park is seeking to build our team and fill multiple part-time, seasonal Cook positions at the Douglas Lodge Restaurant and Mary Gibbs Cafe located within Itasca State Park. Established in 1891, Itasca is the oldest state park in Minnesota and home to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. It is a top tourism attraction, welcoming over half a million visitors a year from
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Dining Room Lead
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
JOB SUMMARY
Itasca State Park is seeking to build our team and fill multiple part-time, seasonal Dining Room Lead positions at the Douglas Lodge Restaurant located within Itasca State Park. Established in 1891, Itasca is the oldest state park in Minnesota and home to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. It is a top tourism attraction, welcoming over half a million visitors a year from all
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