Lake Itasca public access closed for summer due to construction

By Michael Achterling Jul 12, 2023 | 7:45 AM

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced the Lake Itasca Public Water Access in Itasca State Park is now closed, as of Tuesday, July 11, through the 2023 summer season due to the construction of a new public water access facility.

In a MN DNR news release, the agency said visitors will not be able to launch boats from the Lake Itasca drive-in access sites and will have limited access to launch carry-in watercraft, such as canoes, kayaks and paddleboards.

The water access project will include expanding and paving the existing parking lot and creating two drive-in access ramps, as well as creating a designated carry-in access site, an accessible dock, a watercraft inspection area, and a modern restroom facility.

Itasca Sports bike and boat rental will remain open with limited parking for customers.

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