Contact Information
Judge C R Magney State Park
4051 E Highway 61Grand Marais, MN 55604
About
Some would say the further north you go along the North Shore, the more spectacular the waterfalls become. The Devil's Kettle Waterfall on the rampaging Brule River is certainly a sight to see. 9 miles of trails in the park offer scenic vistas of Lake Superior and the surrounding forests.
Hours & Dates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day.
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY: 952-936-4008) Apr–Sep, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More Information
Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Hiking trail
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of tent or RV/trailer sites: 27
- Total number of campsites: 27
Campground Features
- Flush toilets in campground
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
Reviews
Based on 371 reviews
Devil’s Kettle, the Brule River, and Judge Magney State Park never disappoint! We first visited almost 30 years ago on our honeymoon, and visited this weekend with our 20-year-old. She’s in love with...
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janemillerphd,
August 22, 2023
Devils Kettle Waterfall is a must see! Well worth the 175 stairs to get there. Make sure to wear good shoes and bring tons of mosquito spray. There were swarms of the blood suckers when we were...
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mochezhead,
July 18, 2023
Wow! Just amazing! The trails were well maintained and pretty easy to hike. We did not have to hike very far to see the spectacular views!!! The waterfalls are amazing! We also so enjoyed the...
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Patty A,
July 12, 2023
What a beautiful place. We decided to do the stairs down to the Devil's Kettle and it is totally worth it. It was a beautiful fall day with a relatively easy trail up to the falls. Then came the...
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jillf346,
October 23, 2022
By far one of our favorite waterfalls in Northern Minnesota. The stairs are killers, but definitely worth the hike.
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Rgklever,
August 18, 2022
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The Grand Marais harbor as seen from Lake Superior / Michael Harthan
Head down the limestone staircase to view Minneopa Falls / Jim Henderson
Split Rock Lighthouse and the Gitchi-Gami State Trail on the North Shore / Waqar Ahmad