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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

Travelers find a perfect nature retreat near Itasca State Park's North Entrance, where the Mississippi River and forest trails create an ideal outdoor getaway

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Big Timbers places guests in a prime location for exploring nature, just steps from Itasca State Park's North Entrance and less than 1/4 mile from the Mississippi River. The property offers free in-room WiFi while providing easy access to the park's natural attractions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

About the area

Located in Lake Itasca, this hotel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Itasca State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Lake Itasca travel guide
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Shevlin, MN

What's nearby

  • A forest path covered with fallen leaves.
    Itasca State Park
    3 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A calm lake surrounded by dense green forest and a clear blue sky.
    Itasca State Park
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A wooden sign by a river with text about the Mississippi River's flow.
    Mississippi Headwaters
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Itasca
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bemidji State University
    43 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lobo's Bar and Grill
    2 min drive
  • Douglas Lodge Restaurant
    11 min drive
  • Mary Gibbs Café
    3 min drive
  • Itasca Camp Karaoke
    2 min walk
  • Becida Bar & Grill
    12 min drive

About this property

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park

  • Hotel near Mississippi River
  • {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
    • Outdoor lighting, fridges and microwaves

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{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park
Shevlin
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 51 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is {Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mississippi River, Lake Itasca and Itasca State Park. Mississippi Headwaters is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

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Reviews

{Big Timbers} Lodging next to North Entrance of Itasca State Park Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Early in the season, it was a great location with access to the park and much more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

clean, comfortable, wonderful place to stay close to Itasca State Park, Park Rapids, Minnesota, Bemidji, Minnesota. Wonderful outdoor experience great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Getaway

Clean, classy property in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonahtan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big timbers - Great location.

Great property and great location for biking, hiking, and swimming in Itasca!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jess r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This was a great place to unwind after a day out in Itasca. Clean, cozy and private without being secluded. Friendly hosts with delicious ice cream, they even add a cherry on top!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and close to State Park

We had a great time staying here. Very clean and only a few minutes away from Itasca state park. We'll definitely come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabella B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Away

My family and I enjoyed our stay and loved how close it was to the park and long lake! It was clean and the property manager was readily available to answer any and all questions! We will hopefully be able to book our stay here again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as advertised! Nice place; friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2024

Absolutely loved this place! It was perfect for what we needed while spending time with family a short distance away. We definitely will try and book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Timbers Lodging

Very nice property. Very close to Itasca State Park. Nice to have C store on property. Good dining options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Motel

This was the perfect location for our stay in upper Minnesota. The little motel is clean and modern with a log cabin feel. This is our second stay here and we tried a different room, which was also lovely. We would definitely stay again@
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place right outside Itasca State Park

My husband, daughter and grandson spent two nights at Tall Timber will we explored the area. The lodging is lovely and clean and everything we needed for our stay. Our host Christine is wonderful. An added bonus is the gift shop, ice cream and pizza right on site!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Perfect location at the north entrance to Itasca State Park and the Mississippi headwaters. The room was quiet and clean, the towels were big and fluffy, the bed was very comfortable and there was ice cream across the parking lot. Couldn’t ask for anything more!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new building with spacious rooms, modern amenities, comfy queen beds. Across the street from Itasca State Park North entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot just outside itasca

Super easy access for me and my dog to hike in Itasca state park. Clean and rooms were new. Check in and out were simple and straight forward. Hopefully will be back this winter for some snowmobiling.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I think the property is very new. Everything was really clean and comfortable. The owners were very accommodating for anything we needed. The ice cream shop was a added bonus for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to enjoy Itasca

We enjoyed our time at Big Timbers! We were a family with two young kids and used the Vrbo to enjoy Itasca. The room was great and the bathtub was helpful with kids. We even walked nextdoor to get ice cream and pizza. This was a fantastic place to serve as your base camp when enjoying the park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and clean

We stayed here in our first trip up to Itasca State Park. It was very clean, comfortable and right outside the North gate of the park. We had a couple questions and they were answered right away. Nice to have the gift shop right in property as well. Definitely planning to stay again when we are back up that way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for a visit to Itasca

Exceeded expectations. Spotless, comfortable beds, and a large bathroom. The on-site ice cream shop & gift store was a nice plus. I definitely will be staying here again. So cozy that I ended up sleeping most of the day away. If you are planning to bike Itasca State Park, this location couldn't be closer. You can leave your car at the motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very friendly and accommodating

Christine was excellent about accommodating for our latex allergy, making sure any rubbery items were removed during our stay. We had a safe and relaxing stay without allergic reactions. We’re so thankful that she cared about our safety! The property is beautiful and clean. It’s so close to Itasca State Park and made going in and out of the park easy and quick.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grady S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Timber Folks

Was a pleasure. Nice, clean and simple which I was hoping for. Good people! Easy access to the park and would stay here again. My dog even had a good time. :) Ohh, the ice cream is pretty good too. Thank You Big Timbers. Grady
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest lodging I’ve stayed in for quite some time! Gracious host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jamie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutie cabins

Cutie little cabins in the woods
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025