Title: Lake Itasca Travel Guide: Best of Lake Itasca, Park Rapids Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Lake Itasca](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Itasca-Hotels.d3000008310.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Lake Itasca](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Itasca-Holiday-Rentals.d3000008310.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Lake Itasca Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Itasca.d3000008310.Car-Hire-Guide)[Lake Itasca Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Itasca.d3000008310.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lake Itasca Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Lake Itasca Things to do - Top hotels in Lake Itasca - Top Holiday Rentals in Lake Itasca ![{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78490000/78484700/78484697/f692cc20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Shevlin MN Stay at this hotel in Lake Itasca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Itasca State Park and Mississippi Headwaters ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) Nice, clean place to stay. It is very close to Itasca Lake north entrance. Host was very responsive. Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F01%2F2026&endDate=09%2F01%2F2026&selected=78484697&PinnedHotelID=78484697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000008310) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F01%2F2026&endDate=09%2F01%2F2026&selected=78484697&PinnedHotelID=78484697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000008310) ![{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101300000/101298100/101298053/adab5064_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### {Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park Shevlin MN Stay at this cabin in Lake Itasca. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Itasca State Park and Mississippi Headwaters are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews) We enjoyed our stay. It was a great location with easy access to Itasca. It was quiet and quaint. Loved sitting out on the porch in the mornings and evenings enjoying the view of the trees and listening to the birds. We did have a problem with quite a few flies in the house, but the host was responsive ... 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Additional terms may apply. ![{Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101300000/101298100/101298053/adab5064_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### {Big Timbers} Cabin next to North Entrance to Itasca State park Shevlin MN Stay at this cabin in Lake Itasca. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Itasca State Park and Mississippi Headwaters are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews) We enjoyed our stay. It was a great location with easy access to Itasca. It was quiet and quaint. Loved sitting out on the porch in the mornings and evenings enjoying the view of the trees and listening to the birds. We did have a problem with quite a few flies in the house, but the host was responsive ... 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Great place to get away and relax Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Park-Rapids-Hotels-Potato-Lake-Paradise-In-Northern-Minnesota-Just-North-Of-Park-Rapids.h55238075.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lake Itasca](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000008310&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Itasca-State-Park-Park-Rapids.d6092547.Attraction) #### Lake Itasca Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Itasca during your travels in Park Rapids. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Itasca-Park-Rapids.d553248621532652104.Attraction) #### Mississippi Headwaters Explore the great outdoors at Mississippi Headwaters, a lovely green space in Park Rapids. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mississippi-Headwaters-Park-Rapids.d6167264.Attraction) #### Itasca State Park You can take time to visit Itasca State Park during your travels to Park Rapids. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 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