Went up to the park first week of April. It is really well put together and the pine trees are majestic. It is one of those parks that may be a bit much during the height of tourist season - may thru august. Because it is really a smaller park, if it gets very busy, the trails, sites, and parking... More

Seeing the beginning of US's largest river as a trickle stream from a lake, realizing what it becomes as it travels south, is amazing. Love to wade in the cool, pristine water with my grandson. More

We always say Itasca State Park is our 'backyard' because we stay for 5-10 days a summer & make frequent day trips to the park. It's wonderful trails, amazing sites to see and fishing, beach and gift shops are the BEST. We love to camp here!! More

This is a nice place to visit in the summer, we live about 20 minutes away. The park gets extremely busy in summer. More

This is the birtplace of the Mississippi River. Great visitor centers display much of the history of the area. Ample backpack camping sites. Fun place to spend a few days. More

A majestic Minnesota gem. Here at the headwaters area of the great Mississippi River you will have the opportunity of being able to jump across that river. Picnicing, camping, fishing, or just a beautiful place to drive through. More

The father of Minnesota state parks is a place to camp, bike, hike, fish and learn about nature. Numerous fishing lakes surround the region - hidden and peaceful lakes where the walleye, bass and northern lie and wait. The park will keep kids busy and adults at peace. The, of course, is the headwaters of the Mississippi, where a person... More

Beautiful State Park! See the Mississippi Headwaters, a must see if you have little kids or kids of any age. More

Awesome. Don't miss the presentations by the naturalists. More