Space Rental Fees
CBS/Research Affiliates | UMN | External | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Cabin (9, 71, 72) | $45/night | $50/night | $75/night |
| 1-bedroom Cabin (5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 52) | $60/night | $70/night | $110/night |
| 2- or 3-bedroom Cabin (1, 2R, 2L, 3, 11, 12, 13, 51) | $70/night | $80/night | $125/night |
| 4-bedroom Cabin (70) | $100/night | $120/night | $170/night |
| Bunkhouse Cabin | $60/night | $70/night | $100/night |
| Lab/Classrooms | $30/room/day | $35/room/day | $60/room/day |
| Assembly Hall, Tester Hub | $50/day | $60/day | $100/day |
| Biome Center Seminar Room | $100/day | $120/day | $200/day |
Station Use Fee
$10 per person per day
The Station Use Fee is charged for all stays.
Additional fees for non-College of Biological Sciences groups may apply based on the level of station support requested.
Dining Hall Fees
CBS/Research Affiliates | UMN | External | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | $10.00/person | $11.00/person | $12.00/person |
| Lunch | $12.00/person | $13.00/person | $15.00/person |
| Dinner | $15.00/person | $16.00/person | $18.00/person |
| Brunch | $15.00/person | $16.00/person | $18.00/person |
| 24hr Drinks & Evening Snacks | $5.00/person/day | $5.00/person/day | $5.00/person/day |
| Mid-Morning or Afternoon Pastries | $5.00/person | $5.00/person | $5.00/person |
See our Dining page for the current dining hall meal schedule.
Rate and Fee Details
Rate Categories
Rate categories are determined by funding source used for a stay at IBSL. All users within a group will be charged the same rate category.
- CBS/Research Affiliates
- College of Biological Sciences with an EFS chartstring
- Research Affiliates rate applies to researchers who have approved station research permits
- UMN
- University of Minnesota outside of the College of Biological Sciences with an EFS chartstring
- External
- Users external to the University of Minnesota
Space Rental Fees
- Cabin Rental
- The cabin rental fee covers the entire cabin, regardless of the number of occupants
- Cabin occupancy may not exceed the listed maximum capacity
- Lab and Classroom Rentals
- Fees apply per individual room, even when multiple rooms are located within the same building
- Users may only enter labs or classrooms that have been officially reserved for their group
Station Use Fee
The Station Use Fee is charged daily to all station users to support the station’s facilities, operations, and initiatives in support of its mission.
Dining Hall Fees
- The Station Dining Hall is open from mid-May to the end of September. Additional charges may be applied for groups requesting meal service outside of the regular season.
- The 24hr Drinks & Evening Snacks Fee is charged to all who stay overnight and use the dining hall. Fee includes:
- 24hr beverage access
- Evening snacks
- S'mores for campfires
- Pastries between meals may be arranged for groups with sufficient advanced notice, preferably before arrival.
- Child Pricing
- Children aged 3-11 years: half price
- Children under age 3: free
- Special diet surcharge
- Special diet meals may be subject to an additional charge to account for increased ingredient costs and staff preparation time.