NOL Itasca - information for faculty and staff

Arrival/Departure

You are welcome to arrive and explore Itasca State Park as early as you wish on arrival day. Your cabin will be available for use at 3pm on day 1. Check-out is 10:00am on departure day. For directions to Itasca Station, refer to the Getting to the Station page.

Itasca Station Policies and Code of Conduct

All station users should refer to the Itasca Station Policies and Code of Conduct prior to arrival. All faculty, staff, and their registered guests are responsible for reviewing and abiding by this information. 

A few key policy details to note:

  • Station users are not allowed to have pets on Station premises.
  • Unregistered guests are not allowed. Anyone staying overnight must be registered through the NOL program.

Life at the station

The Itasca Life at the Station page contains information on what to bring and other details about what to expect for your stay.

Details about faculty cabins can be found on the Itasca Station Lodging page.

Meals are provided for all NOL faculty, staff, and registered guests in the dining hall. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated and need to be communicated well in advance with NOL staff. Day 1 of each session will follow a weekend meal schedule, and Days 2-4 follow a weekday meal schedule. See the Itasca Station Dining page for more information.