Itasca State Park is Minnesota's oldest state park. It originated in 1891. The 32,000-acre area includes more than 100 lakes and offers great fishing, hiking and camping, as well as excellent cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. The park offers 49 miles of scenic hiking trails that wind throughout the park. There is also a 1.5 mile wheelchair accessible trail and a 16-mile paved bike trail.
South entrance to the park is 23 miles north of Park Rapids on U.S. Highway 71. From Bemidji, the east entrance is 30 miles south on U.S. Hwy 71 and 1/10 mile north on State Hwy 200. The north entrance is 21 miles south of Bagley on State Hwy 92/State Hwy 200
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