Temperance State Park in the summer
About
Temperance River State Park is located in a region famous for its bare rock cliffs along the Lake Superior Shore. The park receives warming breezes off the lake in the winter and cooling breezes in the summer. Attractions include camping adjacent to Lake Superior, views from Carlton Peak and the spectacular geologic formations along the Temperance Gorge. It is managed from Tettegouche State Park. One of the most interesting geologic features in the park is the narrow Temperance River gorge with its many waterfalls. The rapidly flowing river cut deep potholes in and along the riverbed. 22 miles of hiking trails; park is on the northeast end of a 196 km ski-through trail network. 7 miles of snowmobile trail.
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.
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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
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Eco-friendly purchasing practices
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Number/Type of Campsites
- Total number of campsites: 57
Campground Features
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
What's Nearby
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Get an up-close view of the middle falls at Gooseberry Falls State Park / Justin Pruden
Ride the Gitchi Gami State Trail along the shoreline of Lake Superior / Waqar Ahmad
Silver Bay at Tettegouche State Park / Credit: Melissa Teng
The Gitchi-Gami State Trail on the North Shore / Credit: Waqar Ahmad
Take in the stellar night sky views while camping at Split Rock Creek State Park in southwestern Minnesota / Dave Bellis