Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

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This park is situated on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Perhaps best known for its historic lighthouse, this park offers numerous recreational opportunities. Visitors can cart-in their supplies to pristine campsites along Lake Superior. Scenic trails along the lake link up to the spectacular Superior Hiking Trail. Anglers cast their lines for lake trout, salmon, and brown trout. The rocky beach is perfect for skipping stones into Lake Superior.

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Park Notes

Lighthouse Information

Photo Opportunities:

Find great places to take photos of the lighthouse. (Minnesota Historical Society)

Gitchi-Gami State Trail:

The Gitchi-Gami State Trail section running from the Split Rock River into Gooseberry Falls State Park is now complete! This part of the longest paved section of the trail passes through Split Rock Lighthouse State Park and ends in Beaver Bay.

State Forest Campgrounds:

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park manages two State Forest campgrounds - Indian Lake and Sullivan Lake Campgrounds. Both campgrounds are located north of Two Harbors near Brimson, MN. Camping is first-come, first-served at these areas. The cost is $12/night for a regular campsite. To make reservations for the Indian Lake Group Campsite, please call the park office at 218-226-6377.

Bike Parking:

Bike parking is available at the Trail Center within Split Rock Lighthouse State Park or in the lower picnic area lot at Gooseberry Falls State Park. For more information, please call 218-226-6377.

Birders:

Bird Checklist This is a PDF file. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it. at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.

Gift Cards:

Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card.

Firewood Restrictions Information:

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

Park Highlights

tree Tent Camping/Cart-in Sites

tree Historic Lighthouse / History Center Tours

tree Cross-Country Skiing

tree Scenic Views of Lake Superior

tree Waterfalls

tree Picnicking Along Lake Superior Lakeshore

Events

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Hours

Best time to contact the park:

Mid-October - Mid-May: Thursday - Monday, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday - Wednesday, as staff is available.

Contact

3755 Split Rock Lighthouse Road
Two Harbors, MN 55616

tel: 218-226-6377

email: mailto:SplitRockLthouse.StatePark@state.mn.us

Getting There

Located about 20 miles northeast of Two Harbors on MN Highway 61.