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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
3755 Split Rock Lighthouse RdTwo Harbors, MN 55616
About
This state park, on the North Shore of Lake Superior, offers cart-in and backpack camp sites. 12 mi of hiking trail, river and stream fishing. The park connects to 15 miles of the paved Gitchi-Gami State Trail from Gooseberry lakeshore to the Beaver River in Beaver Bay. 8.7 miles of fat bike trail and miles of snowshoe trail with superb views of Lake Superior. Split Rock Lighthouse historic site is located in the park. Split Rock River waterfalls along the Superior Hiking Trail are weather dependent.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
- Sunday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Rates
- Daily camping maximum: $23.00
- Daily camping minimum: $17.00
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
More Information
Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Bike trail
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Hiking trail
- Snowshoes available
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of tent-only sites: 24
- Number of tent-only sites available in winter: 10
- Total number of campsites: 24
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 10
Campground Features
- Camping accessible to disabled
- Flush toilets in campground
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 228 reviews
This is a must-visit for any visitor to Minnesota. The lighthouse is situated perfectly on a cliff overlooking Lake Superior. The best views of the lighthouse are actually not in the state park. We...
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Lindsey C,
April 28, 2020
Excellent lighthouse on a cliff overlooking Lake Superior. We spent a few hours hiking the park along the beach
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Radrk734,
November 11, 2019
What a neat park. Nice hiking trails and great views of Lake Superior and the lighthouse. Luckily we went offseason so we had much of the park to ourselves.
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AgateJoe,
October 30, 2019
We went hiking in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park on Oct 6. Nice trails and several elevation changes. Great views of the lighthouse, Lake Superior and the North Shore. Highly recommended! Take the...
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MNSandSeeker,
October 25, 2019
This was my favorite lighthouse along the north coast of Lake Superior even though we did not get to go up into it.
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RickyTickyTavy E,
October 17, 2019
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