Visit Park Rapids

Visit Park Rapids Catch a memory! Home to the only place in the world to tiptoe across the Headwaters of the Mississippi River. How do you catch a memory?

We’re home to the Headwaters of the Mississippi at Itasca State Park. Family-friendly resorts are sprinkled throughout the area, welcoming vacationers for generations. But the pleasures remain the same; a day on the water, catching a cool breeze, seeing loons duck and dive, and watching the clouds roll by, occasionally snagging a walleye, northern or panfish for some fine eating later. Since our l

akes and woods never close, there are plenty of year-round activities; from silent sports such as hiking, biking, and cross country skiing to motor sports enjoying water recreation, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Savor the flavors of Dorset, the “Restaurant Capital of the World,” or stroll through the shops on Main in scenic Downtown Park Rapids. Immerse yourself in the arts and history. Take pleasure in hundreds of pristine lakes, miles of trails, and unique shopping in the Park Rapids Lakes Area.

What a lovely way to experience the magic of Itasca State Park and the Headwaters of the Mississippi! Our local library ...
02/13/2025

What a lovely way to experience the magic of Itasca State Park and the Headwaters of the Mississippi! Our local library is part of this program. Call them at (218) 732-4966 with any questions!

Having fun 🎶 isn't hard 🎵 when you've got 🎶 a state parks library pass 😎

Did you know that you can check out a state parks permit from the library? Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has partnered with certain libraries across the state to provide free, 7-day state park passes for those interested in visiting a state park or recreation area. Explore a new state park, learn something new at a naturalist program, or simply enjoy the beauty of winter without worrying about the vehicle permit! Park passes are only valid for the vehicle entrance fee, so if you’d like to camp, you’ll still need to make and pay for camping reservations.

Each library might check out these passes differently, so call ahead for more information on your local library's policies. Once checked out, place the pass on your dashboard so it is visible to park staff. No need to return them—just recycle and let others know about this great program!

This year, we want to expand the library program to even more libraries! Where else do we need state park library passes? Let us know in the comments below. We’ll announce how libraries can apply to participate later this spring.

Learn more about the library pass program and see if your library is already participating: mndnr.gov/state_parks/minnesota-state-parks-library-program.html

We are feeling the love from Mother Nature with some snow finally on the ground! Make your plans now to get out and enjo...
02/13/2025

We are feeling the love from Mother Nature with some snow finally on the ground! Make your plans now to get out and enjoy some winter activities in Park Rapids and the Heartland Lakes Area!

For a full list of current events to inspire your next adventure, click on the link below!
https://business.parkrapids.com/events/calendar

If you, too, are envisioning sunny skies and water fun during these frigid temperatures, look no further than our Resort...
02/12/2025

If you, too, are envisioning sunny skies and water fun during these frigid temperatures, look no further than our Resort of the Week, The Wilds Resort & Campground!

The Wilds provides everything you need for your next vacation. From cabins and glamping spots to RV sites and tent camping spots, you will find it all right here!

Their lodge boasts games, snacks/food, DVDs, essentials for sale, and more! Boat and pontoon rentals, lots of water fun toys available for use, and a fish-cleaning station are all the ingredients needed for the perfect family vacation!

Contact them by calling (218) 849-2051 or clicking the link below!
https://www.thewildsresort.com/

02/05/2025

Book your accommodations NOW to enjoy the snow we have and the fresh few inches that are expected tonight through tomorrow! See you soon!

Need lodging options throughout the Park Rapids and surrounding areas? Check out the link below!
https://parkrapids.com/where-to-stay

Stay and play in Park Rapids at AmericInn by Wyndham! Nestled in town, it's a quick drive to everything you need, and yo...
02/05/2025

Stay and play in Park Rapids at AmericInn by Wyndham! Nestled in town, it's a quick drive to everything you need, and you're just miles away from trails, lakes, and outdoor adventure! Start your day off with a complimentary breakfast and end it with a dip in their hot tub or pool!

For more information and lodging specials, click below!
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/americinn

Royal Starr Resort on 6th Crow Wing Lake is our Resort of the Week! Their 13 cabins range from quaint and classic to pre...
01/29/2025

Royal Starr Resort on 6th Crow Wing Lake is our Resort of the Week! Their 13 cabins range from quaint and classic to premier style with all the amenities! Each cabin features a knotty pine interior and a level lakeshore, meaning you are easy steps away from sandy beach time or water fun!

Call them today at (218) 652-3821, or click on the link below to book now!
https://royalstarrresort.com/

Another awesome weekend at the Heartland 200! We couldn't have done it without the help of so many, from sponsors to vol...
01/27/2025

Another awesome weekend at the Heartland 200! We couldn't have done it without the help of so many, from sponsors to volunteers to everyone coming together to ensure another safe and fun weekend could occur! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Plan to make this event part of your winter fun in the Heartland Lakes area in 2026. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/25/2025

Update...

The Joint Food Truck out of Park Rapids will be serving food this weekend for the races! See some of the menu items belo...
01/24/2025

The Joint Food Truck out of Park Rapids will be serving food this weekend for the races! See some of the menu items below:

WALLEYE CRAB CAKES $12
CHICKEN/RICE HOTDISH $10
BLUEBERRY HAVARTI GRILLED CHEESE W BACON $6
CHILI $5
SLICE PEPPERONI PIZZA/CHEESE PIZZA $4
HOT DOGS $4
GLAZED DONUT $3
COFFEE $3
POP COKE/DIET COKE/MTDEW $3
WATER $2

A reminder about garbage and waste on the ice. Please be mindful while enjoying area events! We look forward to seeing y...
01/24/2025

A reminder about garbage and waste on the ice. Please be mindful while enjoying area events! We look forward to seeing you all this weekend!

Get registered if you haven't yet! See you this weekend!
01/22/2025

Get registered if you haven't yet! See you this weekend!

Open year-round, our Resort of the Week is Jack Pines Resort in Osage! Tucked in right off the north side of 34, this fu...
01/22/2025

Open year-round, our Resort of the Week is Jack Pines Resort in Osage! Tucked in right off the north side of 34, this fun-filled resort is packed with adventure! With a restaurant and event center on-site, camping, and cabins available, there's not much that Jack Pines can't accommodate! Give them a call today to learn more about why they should be your choice for the next event or getaway!

(218) 573-6600
https://jackpinesresort.com/

Stay safe out there! With the upcoming frigid temps, things will change, but it's tough to determine how the ice will re...
01/18/2025

Stay safe out there! With the upcoming frigid temps, things will change, but it's tough to determine how the ice will react with the significant swing in temps. Read the article posted yesterday from the DNR and follow the links for more info on ice safety!

Even small amounts of snow can hide dangers.

Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend starts on 1/18! All MN residents who are fishing with a child 15 or younger won't need a ...
01/17/2025

Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend starts on 1/18! All MN residents who are fishing with a child 15 or younger won't need a fishing license. The weekend continues through Monday (no school for MLK Day) which is also Free Park Day!

Bundle up and make some great memories this weekend!

To find out more about Take a Kid Ice Fishing, click below:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/minnaqua/icefishing/index.html

To learn more about Free Park Day, click below:
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/.../free-entrance-days...

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If you missed it, plan to be here for the Tree Lighting next year! It was such a fantastic event; locals and tourists look forward to it each year! Thank you to all who helped ensure another successful tree-lighting event kicked off our Holiday season in Park Rapids! #parkrapidsmn #visitparkrapids #parkrapidslakesareachamber #OnlyinMN

What do we want?! FISH! Where do we get 'em?! Ask Jason Durham with Go Fish! Guide Service! Check out the latest Park Rapids Lakes Area Fishing Report here! Book your next guided fishing trip with Jason by calling (218) 252-2278 or visiting https://go-fish-guides.com/

Sleeping Fawn Resort and Campground is located in the Mantrap Valley on the North shore of Stocking Lake with 690′ of shoreline and no public access to the lake. Featuring lakefront cabins and wooded camping sitting on 30 acres of land, this #resortoftheweek is perfect for you and your family to enjoy luxury in a secluded natural setting. Enjoy the great sandy beach complete with volleyball, merry-go-round, swing set, teeter-totter and tetherball. Book your cabin or camping getaway today! #OnlyinMN #exploreminnesota #parkrapids #ExploreMinnesota #ParkRapidsMN #HeartlandLakes #RESORTOFTHEWEEK #heartlandlakesarea #sleepingfawnresort

Spread along 2,100 feet of shoreline on the west side of 8th Crow Wing Lake, in northern Minnesota, This week's #RESORTOFTHEWEEK is truly a vacationer's delight. Relax with a good book, sit by the pond, swim, sunbathe or fish and forget your everyday pressures at Camp Liberty Resort. #OnlyinMN #exploreminnesota #supportlocal #ThisIsMyMN #ParkRapidsMN #ExploreMinnesota #supportlocalbusiness #ResortOfTheWeek #HeartlandLakes #parkrapidsmn #heartlandlakesarea #camplibertyresort

Eagle Bay Lodge is located just 8 miles north of Park Rapids, in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country. This weeks #resortoftheweek offers many activities to keep you busy during your stay. In addition to a beautiful shoreline with sandy beaches, Eagle Bay Lodge is also adjacent to a distinctive 18-hole executive golf course. Boating access to both Island Lake and Potato Lake ensures plentiful opportunities and options for good fishing and premium water recreation. #ExploreMinnesota #ParkRapidsMN #exploreminnesota #OnlyinMN #supportlocal #ThisIsMyMN #exploremn #supportlocalbusiness #ResortOfTheWeek #HeartlandLakes

Opening fishing 2024 is here and Jason Durham from Go Fish! Guide Service is sharing tips on how to have a fun and successful opening day. For information on local lakes or to schedule a fishing excursion visit GO-FISH-GUIDES.COM #OnlyinMN #parkrapidsmn #exploremn #ThisIsMyMN #spring2024 #supportlocal #ExploreMinnesota #ParkRapidsMN #exploreminnesota #fishingopener

Starlight Bay Resort is located on the beautiful south shore of 8th Crow Wing Lake, just south of Nevis. With close to 20 acres to expl,ore and boat access to 8th, 9th, and 10th Crow Wing lakes and the river you will have a great chance to land trophy northern pike, large walleyes, and largemouth bass. This weeks #resortoftheweek invites you to come take a break and relax! #ThisIsMyMN #parkrapidsmn #heartlandlakesarea #ExploreMinnesota #supportlocal #exploremn #supportlocalbusiness #spring2024 #OnlyinMN #ResortOfTheWeek #starlightbayresort

Welcome to this weeks #resortoftheweek, located on Straight Lake just 11 miles west of Park Rapids. R & D Resort and Campground is your perfect destination for hunting, fishing, playing in the sun, or sitting back to enjoy the fall colors. Join them for your unforgettable family vacation. #ThisIsMyMN #ExploreMinnesota #heartlandlakesarea #ParkRapidsMN #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #OnlyinMN #exploreminnesota #parkrapidsmn

Welcome to this weeks #resortoftheweek. Providing a clean, comfortable and convenient accomodations Crow Wing Inn and RV Park is your home away from home at the Gateway to Northern Minnesota. Surrounded by beautiful state parks and endless miles of hiking, bikingm ATV, and snowmobile trails. Visit parkrapids.com for area information and events. #supportlocal #ExploreMinnesota #ThisIsMyMN #heartlandlakes #ParkRapidsMN #OnlyinMN #supportlocalbusiness #4wheeling

Our #ResortOfTheWeek is Wilderness Bay Resort! Wilderness Bay is nestled along 1500 feet of secluded Little Mantrap Lake… only five minutes from the trails of Itasca State Park! This clear lakes has many bays and points to explore. A variety of great fishing, swimming and boating experiences await the entire family. Enjoy the fresh, clean air and hear the call of the loons. The cabins are comfortable, clean with screen porches and a view of the lake. Book your next stay today! 218-732-5608 #parkrapidsmn #heartlandlakes #ThisIsMyMN #ExploreMinnesota #supportlocal #RESORTOFTHEWEEK #ParkRapidsMN #OnlyinMN #ExploreMN #outdooorslife

Nestled among the tall pines on Upper Bottle Lake, this #RESORTOFTHEWEEK is located just 14 miles from Park Rapids and 16 miles from Itasca State Park. Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, hiking, or just relaxing on a wonderful sandy beach, Whippoorwill Resort is your vacation destination for family fun! #supportlocal #Minnesota #ParkRapidsMN #ThisIsMyMN #supportlocalbusiness #OnlyinMN #visitparkrapids #parkrapidsmn #outdoorliving #heartlandlakes #ExploreMinnesota

Surrounded by the beauty of birch and pines, overlooking scenic Potato Lake in Park Rapids, Vagabond Village Campground is sure to impress. Whether you want to spend your time fishing, building sandcastles, or simply relaxing by the pool this #RESORTOFTHEWEEK has something for the whole family. #Minnesota #ThisIsMyMN #ParkRapidsMN #visitparkrapids #supportlocal #parkrapidsmn #heartlandlakes #ExploreMinnesota #OnlyinMN #ResortOfTheWeek #outdoorliving

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The source of memories...

We’re home to the Headwaters of the Mississippi at Itasca State Park. Family-friendly resorts are sprinkled throughout the area, welcoming vacationers for generations. But the pleasures remain the same; a day on the water, catching a cool breeze, seeing loons duck and dive, and watching the clouds roll by, occasionally snagging a walleye, northern or panfish for some fine eating later. Since our lakes and woods never close, there are plenty of year-round activities; from silent sports such as hiking, biking, and cross country skiing to motor sports enjoying water recreation, ATVs, and snowmobiles. Savor the flavors of Dorset, the “Restaurant Capital of the World,” or stroll through the shops on Main in scenic Downtown Park Rapids. Immerse yourself in the arts and history. Take pleasure in hundreds of pristine lakes, miles of trails, and unique shopping in the Park Rapids Lakes Area.

Picture credit goes to Barbra Wicks, see more of her work on Instagram at @barbra_jow