Soudan Underground Mine State Park

Park Notes

Tour Times and Dates

The 2013 public tour season starts on May 25th. The mine will be open daily from May 25, 2013, to September 30, 2013, and the first three weekends in October. Reservations can be made for tours at Soudan Underground Mine online or by calling 866-857-2757.

Historic Underground Mine Tour: Experience the life of a miner! Tours run daily on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour times after Labor Day do vary, so call the park for more details. Tour is approximately 90 minutes and is ADA accessible.

High Energy Physics Lab Tour: Follow the path of physicists from around the world. Tours run daily, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. After Labor Day the tours run at 12:00 pm only.

Tour Rates: Adults (ages 13+) are $12, youth (ages 5-12) are $7, and there is no charge for children under 5.

We are open to group tours throughout the entire year. If you are interested in a group tour, please call the park office at 218-753-2245.

Find out more about Minnesota's first iron ore mine and additional tour opportunities.

Self-Guided Audio Surface Tour:

Hear about the inner workings of the Soudan facilities and how what happened on top of the surface influenced everything that happened below. Be sure to grab a copy of the tour brochure before you head out. Download the audio files and brochure.

Virtual Tour:

Travel underground, into the past, and then back to the future!
Panoramic tour | Snapshot tour | Video | Captioned video | HD

Podcasts:

Check out these podcasts on topics like ADA accessibility at the park and bats in the mine.

Thank you for your support!

We're excited to announce Soudan Underground Mine State Park has won $50,000 by taking second place in the America Is Your Park campaign sponsored by Coca-Cola. Learn more.

No Minnesota State Park Vehicle Permit required!

The Minnesota State Legislature has eliminated the requirement for vehicle permits at Soudan Underground Mine State Park for all vehicles parking in the main parking lot. Annual permits will still be available for purchase in the gift shop. If you have questions, please call the park office at 218-753-2245.

White Nose Bat Syndrome:

White nose syndrome is a fungus that is killing off bat populations. There is no known human threat from this fungus. It was first found in New York, but has since spread to over 17 states and three Canadian provinces. It has not yet been found in Minnesota.

As a special precaution to protect our bat population, we ask that visitors please disinfect any clothing or equipment that may have come in contact with contaminated mines or caves prior to their visit to our park.

Geocaching:

Look for the Avian Geocache program to start this summer.

Interested in seeing more of Lake Vermilion State Park? There's a geocache there, too! You'll find the starting point at N47 49.243 W 092 14.192.

Gift Cards:

Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card.

State Forest Campground:

Soudan Underground Mine State Park manages one DNR state forest campground - Hinsdale Island - located in Kabetogama State Forest. Camping is first-come, first-served. Hinsdale Island is a remote and rustic campsite area accessible by water only. For more information, contact the park office at 218-753-2245. View campsite topo map or campsite map with driving directions .

Firewood Restrictions Information:

Minnesota has enacted legislation that restricts firewood being brought to or used on DNR lands. Learn more and review vendor lists.

Birders:

Bird Checklist Soudan Underground Mine State Park.