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PARKS
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Chippewa
National Forest |
Lake
Bemidji State Park
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In
1908, President Theodore Roosevelt
signed the papers making the
Chippewa the first National Forest
established east of the Mississippi
River. The
Forest boundary encompasses over a
million acres, with abundant water
oriented recreation such as fishing,
canoeing, swimming and
water-skiing. 23 campgrounds
on major lakes and primitive
campsites in remote area offer a
peaceful place to relax and explore
the forest. Motorized and
non-motorized trails wind through
the forest in all seasons.
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 In the pine-moraine setting on the north shore of 6,420 acre Lake Bemidji,
this state park affords visitors an enjoyable combination of Minnesota lake country
recreation and the natural experiences of the northern forest. The short hike to the
bluff at Rocky Point high above the blue waters, under a canopy of pine,
birch and maple, is both memorable and inspirational. Bog boardwalk,
paved bike trail, pontoon boat tours & birding opportunities. Vehicle
permit required.
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Itasca
State Park
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 Minnesota's
oldest State Park. Within Itasca's 32,000 acres you will find the Headwaters of the
Mississippi River and more than 6,000 acres of old growth forest.
Two state-of-the-art Visitors Centers and Interpretive Centers. Special events are held throughout the year.
Recreational equipment rental available.
Food
service available seasonally. Vehicle permit required. Virtual
Tour
218-699-7251
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 All
aboard the
'Chester
Charles' for narrated boat tour of
Lake Itasca from whence the headwaters of
the Mighty Mississippi flow. Capacity:
141 Restroom equipped.
Lunch/Dinner cruises - selected dates.
Operating Memorial Day Weekend - first
weekend October 218-266-3660
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County
Park Facilities |
Rognlien
Park
West of
Bemidji on Grant Lake. Day Use
-swimming beach, bathhouse and picnic
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Three
Island County Park
North of
Bemidji on Three Island Lake. Day Use
- Public boat access, hiking and
cross-country ski trails, snowmobile
trails. |
Pine
Tree Park
Located in 1
1/2 miles west of Blackduck on
Blackduck Lake. Public access,
playground, camping, hiking trails |
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City
Park Facilities |
Bemidji
has 19 designated parks totaling
nearly 195 acres. Swimming
beaches, sport courts, playgrounds,
picnic shelters and green spaces
offer recreation relaxation and
refreshment for all interests. New
(2011) City Park renovation includes
premier skateboard park and 18 hole
disc golf course.
Click here for Park
Listing and facility
reservations, here for Park
Location Map |
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Swimming
Beaches
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Cameron Park -
west shore
Lake Bemidji, north of Bemidji State
University
Diamond Point Park - west
shore of Lake Bemidji, adjacent
to Bemidji State University
Nymore Beach Park - closed
Lake Bemidji State Park - northeast
shore Lake Bemidji
Swimmer's
Itch Information
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