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Lake Itasca swimming beach

Itasca State Park, Schoolcraft Island, MinnesotaLake on Lake ItascaSwimming allowed

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A sandy swimming beach on the eastern shoreline of Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park.

Water
Lake, Lake Itasca
Entry
Permits required.
Swim hours
8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Facilities
Playground, picnic shelter, volleyball net
Managed by
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Getting there

Itasca State Park is at 36750 Main Park Drive, Park Rapids, Minnesota. The swimming beach is on the eastern shoreline of Lake Itasca, near a picnic area and playground.

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Rules to know before you go

  • Obtain a permit.

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Questions about Lake Itasca swimming beach

Can you swim at Lake Itasca swimming beach?

Yes. The Minnesota DNR identifies a swimming beach at Itasca State Park on Lake Itasca.

Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Itasca swimming beach?

Permits required.

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