The Outdoor Learning Center is available for scheduled programs or group reservations only; no walk-ins allowed.

The Facilities

The Outdoor Learning Center features eight cabins, an expansive lodge, a bath house with showers, miles of trails, many natural habitats, a rock climbing wall, nature and outdoor recreation classes, and hands-on activities for all ages. Each cabin has eight bunk beds, a wood stove and a nearby cooking pad with a grill and seating area.

The log lodge features a meeting and activity room that seats up to 120 people lecture-style and up to 80 for meals, a large stone fireplace, wrap-around porch, modern restrooms and an institutional kitchen.

Due to the nature of the programming at the Outdoor Learning Center, dogs are not allowed. View Three Rivers dog policy and FAQs.

Take a Virtual Tour

See a 360º view of the lodge at Baker Outdoor Learning Center in this short video with audio descriptions or take a virtual walk through the Outdoor Learning Center to experience its amenities inside and out and learn how it fosters joy in outdoors through hands-on educational experiences.

View upcoming programs and events, including opportunities for camping in our rustic log cabins, at Baker Outdoor Learning Center!

Nearly all of our program offerings can be adapted or modified. Please call 763-559-9000 (for relay services dial 711) or email access@ThreeRiversParks.org to request specific services or to discuss options.

Day Visits

Baker Outdoor Learning Center provides educational programming for a wide variety of audiences, whether you're looking for a single program for your group or a full-day field trip for your students. 

All programming reservations require a minimum of 15 participants, with a maximum of 125 participants.

Day Visit Rates

Programs for Youth or Adult Education Groups

• 1.5–2 hours: $7.50/participant  
• 3-4 hours: $11.50/participant  

School Field Trips

For third-graders and older

• 3-4 hours: $11.50/participant  
• 4-5 hours: $13.50/participant  
• 5.5+ hours: $15.50/participant 

Each field trip learning group must have a minimum of one chaperone, but no more than three chaperones; there is no charge for leaders or other adult chaperones.

Overnight Visits

Spend the night in the cabins at Baker Outdoor Learning Center for a unique outdoor experience! Overnight bookings are available for educational groups, including scouts, homeschool or youth development groups that want to include multiple programs during their stay, as well as for family or friend groups that want to experience at least one scheduled education program.

Maximum capacity: 72 people

Overnight Rates

Lodging Fees 

• Sundays–Thursdays: $15 plus tax/participant/night (Nightly minimum: $300)
• Fridays, Saturdays and holidays:
  • One night: $25 plus tax/person (Nightly minimum: $500)
  • Two nights: $19 plus tax/person/night (Nightly minimum: $380)

All overnight groups must pay the 7.525% Minnesota Lodging Tax, regardless of tax-exempt status.

Additionally, all overnight groups are required to schedule at least one of our staff-led programs as part of their reservation.

Program Fees

• $5.50/participant/program (Program minimum: $82.50)

Overnight Food Options

Prepare your own meals

• Campfire cooking: Use our cooking equipment and campfire supplies to make meals with food that you supply.
• Kitchen cooking: Use our kitchen and kitchen supplies to make meals with food that you supply.

Prepared meals

• On-site meals (only available for weekday school reservations): $5/person/meal. We provide and serve prepared food.
• Catered meals: Choose one of Three Rivers' approved caterers for your meals.

Certain activities require a waiver for participation. If your group is participating in any of the below programs, please make sure all participants arrive with a completed waiver.

To download additional copies of the waivers, click on the links below:

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