State Park / State Forest
Near Park Rapids, Minnesota: $25–$38/night, rigs to 50 ft. Open Year-round (limited winter). Book 120 days ahead via MnDNR portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Park Rapids, Minnesota
How much does camping at Itasca State Park (Pine Ridge) cost, and when is it open?
Itasca State Park (Pine Ridge) near Park Rapids, Minnesota (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $25–$38/night, season Year-round (limited winter), RV size limit Up to 50 ft. Reservations: 120 days ahead via MnDNR portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$25–$38/night
Season open
Year-round (limited winter)
RV size limit
Up to 50 ft
Reservation window
120 days ahead via MnDNR portal
The insider read
Headwaters of the Mississippi — wade across the river where it starts. Oldest MN state park (1891). Pine Ridge loop has the full-hookup big-rig sites; Bear Paw is the quieter loop.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at dnr.state.mn.usOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
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Every fact above is sourced from the managing agency's canonical page. Cross-check fee, season, and size limit before you depend on them.
Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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