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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
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. D
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
- 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
Based on 266 reviews
Love the view of seeing a such a view of the lake!
We make it a tradition to get up here. It was fun to see the coins on the ledge of the hill. Lots of tourist were there. Two buses of people.
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melisac791,
October 14, 2022
Excellently done! Really enjoyed the short movie outlining the history of the lighthouse. Tour guides positioned throughout the original workers homes advising additional historical facts and happy...
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Z9660OWlisac,
October 1, 2022
Very interesting and beautiful views. Worth the minimal amount for the ticket. The historic information was very interesting to know also.
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dragonflyjenny,
September 26, 2022
Good trip. We arrived at approximately 7:45 am and made our way towards the entrance of the park. We followed the signs on the road and eventually ended up at pebble beach. There was a large parking...
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PartyTheNightAway,
September 11, 2022
We were able to go inside the lighthouse almost to the top. Very well maintained lighthouse and grounds. The Guide that day was very informative and answered every question my husband asked. We...
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donaldv487,
August 28, 2022
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