Gooseberry Falls
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Gooseberry Falls is the gateway to the North Shore. It is known for its spectacular waterfalls, river gorge, Lake Superior shoreline, Civilian Conservation Corps log and stone structures, and north woods wildlife.
Listen to the thunderous roar of the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls of the Gooseberry River as it plummets through a rocky gorge. Watch for waves, ships, or the moon rise on Lake Superior from an ancient lava flow known as the Picnic Flow. Look at some park pictures.
Hike or ski to see the Fifth Falls through a forest of evergreens, aspen, and birch.
Enjoy camping in modern campsites, picnicking, and relaxing along the Lake Superior shoreline or the Gooseberry River.
To get the most out of your visit, stop by the Joseph N. Alexander Visitor Center where you can find park information, interpretive displays, a park video, Nature Store, and more. Or visit the Gateway Plaza for outdoor interpretive signs on area resources and history.
Self-guided tour: Ideal for group outings, but also fun for families and any visitor to the park. (Information includes photos.)
Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.
Visitor Alert!Gitchi-Gami State TrailThe Gitchi-Gami bike trail in Gooseberry Falls State Park is now finished - our 2.5 mile section of trail is paved and available for use. The Gooseberry section connects our lower Picnic Area to the rest of the trail along Highway 61. The trail now runs continuously from Gooseberry to the town of Beaver Bay, with access to the Gooseberry Visitor Center, campground and the shores of Lake Superior. Parking is available at our lower Picnic Area lot, which is adjacent to the trailhead. Due to frequent high levels of traffic, parking for longer than 2 hours is not always available at our Visitor Center lots. For more information, please visit Gitchi-Gami State Trail. |
Park NotesGift Cards:Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card this holiday season! Firewood restrictions information:Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Complete information and lists of vendors and locations where approved firewood is available are posted on the DNR Web site. Group Camps:The group camps at Gooseberry Falls State Park can be reserved by phone or online through the centralized reservation system and can be made from three to 365 days in advance. Call toll free 1-866-85PARKS or reserve online here! Birders:Bird Checklist at Gooseberry Falls State Park. |
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Scenic Waterfalls/Lake Superior ShorelineNext 90 days of events at this park
Hours
Best time to reach someone in the park Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
E-mail: gooseberryfalls.park@dnr.state.mn.us
Contact
3206 Highway 61 East
Two Harbors, MN 55616
tel: 218-834-3855
fax: 218-834-3787
Getting There
From the town of Two Harbors, follow State Highway 61 northeast approximately 13 miles to the park.
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MN Department of Natural Resources
