All guests of Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories are expected to read and comply with the Station’s rules and regulations (PDF). These documents are posted in all cabins and buildings at the Itasca Station for your convenience. Because the Station is located within Itasca State Park, you are also required to comply with all Minnesota State Park Rules.
Current University of Minnesota faculty, staff and students are eligible to rent cabins for recreation at the Itasca Station, provided space is available. Please note that cabins are not available for recreational use during the summer season when courses are in session (approximately mid-May through mid-September).
The University requires a housing agreement form (pgs. 2–3 of document below) be filled out and signed by the responsible party for the rental of cabins. A list of all cabin occupants, including children, must be attached to this agreement. In addition, each adult staying at the Itasca Station (including the responsible party who signed the housing agreement) must fill out and sign a registration card (p. 4 of document below). Please contact the Itasca program coordinator with any questions.
Group coordinators are expected to become familiar with and follow the
The University requires a housing agreement form (pgs. 2–3 of document below) be filled out and signed by the group coordinator for the rental of cabins and other facilities at the Itasca Station. A list of all cabin occupants, including children, must be attached to this agreement. In addition, each adult staying at the Itasca Station (including the coordinator who signed the housing agreement and all students, faculty, staff and guests) must fill out and sign a registration card (p. 4 of document below).
Non-University of Minnesota Groups must also provide an insurance certificate, per item 7 of the housing agreement (see the financial office of your institution or organization):
If Occupant is a non-University organization, prior to or upon occupancy of the Residence and Facility it must provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing general liability coverage with limits of not less than $1,000,000, naming Regents of the University of Minnesota as an additional insured. Such non-University organizations shall sign this Agreement on behalf of such organization and its participants.
Please contact the Itasca program coordinator with any questions.
