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Itasca State Park

Itasca State Park
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ParkAttractionItasca State Park BusinessYear Round Lodging

Hours:

Open year-round: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Driving Directions:

From Park Rapids, 21 miles north on U.S. 71
From Bemidji, 30 miles south on U.S. 71.
From Bagley, 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 and discover centuries of natural and cultural history. 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

Cook Coordinator
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
Working Title: Cook CoordinatorJob Class: Cook CoordinatorAgency: MN Department of Natural Resources Job ID: 92325 Location: _Itasca State Park Telework Eligible: No Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Seasonal Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 03/18/2026 Closing Date: 04/07/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural ...read more
Contact:
itasca.statepark@state.mn.us
Phone:(218) 699-7251
Fax:(218) 699-7210
Resource Laborer / Laborer General
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
Working Title: Resource LaborerJob Class: Laborer GeneralAgency: MN Department of Natural Resources Job ID: 92726 Location: _Itasca State Park Telework Eligible: No Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Seasonal Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 03/11/2026 Closing Date: 03/31/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural ...read more
Contact:
itasca.statepark@state.mn.us
Phone:(218) 699-7251
Fax:(218) 699-7210
Food Service Worker
Category: Food Industry and Restaurants
Working Title: Food Service WorkerJob Class: Food Service WorkerAgency: MN Department of Natural Resources Job ID: 92316 Location: _Itasca State Park Telework Eligible: No Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Seasonal Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 02/28/2026 Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural ...read more
Contact:
itasca.statepark@state.mn.us
Phone:(218) 699-7251
Fax:(218) 699-7210
Housekeeper / NR Douglas Lodge Custodial Worker
Category: Lodging and Resorts
Working Title: Housekeeper / NR Douglas Lodge Custodial WorkerJob Class: Natural Resources Douglas Lodge Custodial WorkerAgency: MN Department of Natural Resources Job ID: 92293 Location: _Itasca State Park Telework Eligible: No Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Seasonal Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Hiring ...read more
Contact:
itasca.statepark@state.mn.us
Phone:(218) 699-7251
Fax:(218) 699-7210
Buildings & Grounds Worker - Northwest Region
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
Working Title: Buildings & Grounds Worker - Northwest RegionJob Class: Buildings & Grounds WorkerAgency: MN Department of Natural Resources Job ID: 91153 Location: Minnesota Northwest Area Telework Eligible: No Regular/Temporary: Seasonal Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 01/12/2026 Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural ...read more
Contact:
itasca.statepark@state.mn.us
Phone:(218) 699-7251
Fax:(218) 699-7210
Parks & Trails Associate - Northwest Region
Category: Environment
Working Title: Parks & Trails Associate -Northwest RegionJob Class: Parks & Trails AssociateAgency: MN Department of Natural Resources Job ID: 91158 Location: Minnesota Northwest Area Telework Eligible: No Regular/Temporary: Seasonal Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 01/12/2026 Closing Date: 09/30/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural ...read more
Contact:
itasca.statepark@state.mn.us
Phone:(218) 699-7251
Fax:(218) 699-7210




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