HI-Mississippi Headwaters Hostel

Planning Tips for a Successful Trip to the Hostel

1. Download our Hostel Orientation & Packing Suggestions document below for details on what to bring to the hostel.
2. Please Note: In an effort to limit pest infestation in our northern woods, please leave your firewood at home. You can purchase campfire wood at Itasca State Park.
3. Call the hostel manager to let him know what time you’ll be arriving: 218.266.3415.
4. MN State Park stickers are required in the park. You can purchase them at the visitor center on your way in.

Downloads

• Hostel Orientation & Packing Suggestions 2010 (PDF)
• Itasca State Park summer map (PDF document)
• Itasca State Park winter map (PDF document)

Internet Resources

• Visit the MN DNR page on Itasca State Park
• Mississippi Headwaters History
• Headwaters &Itasca S. P. History
• http://www.visitbemidji.com/itasca_state_park.html
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Itasca
• Itasca Bison Kill Archaeology Site
• http://www.visitbemidji.com/attractions/index.htm