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Itasca State Park
State park
Over 32,000 acres, this vast park includes more than 100 lakes & offers camping, hiking & fishing.
4.90 (3.3K reviews)
(~37.76 km from centre)
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Paul Bunyan Park
Park
👍👍 Great rest area and parking spot. Viewing ducks on the lake is great right now and the visitors center is in the Christmas spirit for the season.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
(~1.36 km from centre)
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Lake Bemidji State Park
State park
This park with diverse wildlife offers camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking & cross-country skiing.
4.70 (851 reviews)
(~7.92 km from centre)
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Walker City Park
Park
👍👍 Great park to visit on the edge of Walker and right on Leech Lake. The fall views of the lake are spectacular from here.
The park offers restrooms during the summer months, a beach, nice tennis courts, a large playground for children, and pavilions for social gatherings.
The public boat ramp is aw...
4.70 (418 reviews)
(~48.21 km from centre)
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Diamond Point Park
Park
Green space on Lake Bemidji with picnic areas & walking paths, plus a playground & boat launch.
4.60 (391 reviews)
(~1.58 km from centre)
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Paul Bunyan State Forest
Nature preserve
👍👍 Rating for the 4 wheeling. I think there are a couple clubs that keep the 4 wheeler and motorcycle trails in order. For those of you that do this, thank you!
4.70 (315 reviews)
(~34.4 km from centre)
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Headwaters Science Center
Science museum
👍👍 I have a special place in my heart for the headwaters science center. They have a small selection of animals, some of which can be touched(with help from a volunteer). So many cool little exhibits where children can learn by play. I've come here periodically since I was a kid, many of the exhibits...
4.70 (313 reviews)
(~0.98 km from centre)
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Cameron Park
Park
Waterfront park with a swimming beach, bathhouse & boat launch, plus a playground & picnic pavilion.
4.50 (293 reviews)
(~2.1 km from centre)
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Buena Vista State Forest
Nature preserve
Large natural area with lake access, campsites & trails, plus space for winter activities & hunting.
4.50 (223 reviews)
(~16.72 km from centre)
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Bemidji City Park
Park
Large park featuring a softball complex & disc golf, plus cross-country ski trails & ice rinks.
4.50 (191 reviews)
(~1.28 km from centre)
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Lake Itasca
Lake
This tranquil glacial lake is a primary source of the Mississippi River & offers trails & park land.
4.70 (176 reviews)
(~37.33 km from centre)
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Leech Lake
Lake
Large lake in Chippewa National Forest offering fishing & the International Eelpout Festival.
4.70 (139 reviews)
(~47.67 km from centre)
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Three Island Lake County Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful River & lake area for walking dogs & for people. Please take your garbage with you.
4.70 (110 reviews)
(~18.24 km from centre)
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Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers (LIRPF)
Historical place
👍👍 My grandpa started bringing me here when I was very young, and it’s became a yearly tradition ever since. We stay at a campground within walking distance with our relatives which makes everything even better. The Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers show holds so many memories. Over the 3 day weekend...
4.70 (78 reviews)
(~34.9 km from centre)