Tettegouche State Park

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Walks in the Old Woods

(Minnesota Conservation Volunteer article)


Tettegouche

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Come to Tettegouche for a great sense of the North Shore: the spectacular overlooks at Shovel Point; rocky, steep cliffs and inland bluffs; the cascading 60 ft. High Falls of the Baptism River; and the historic Tettegouche Camp where visitors can stay the night.

This is a hiker's paradise with miles of trails that overlook the Sawtooth Mountains and wind down to inland lakes accessible only by foot.

The Palisade Valley Unit features broad scenic vistas coupled with an expanse of multi-use, four-season trails. Two more trout lakes complement the fishing opportunities within the rest of the park.

The park is also known for rock climbing opportunities and quality birdwatching in the spring, summer, and especially the fall.

Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape.

Visitor Alert!

Saying Goodbye to Tettegouche's Sea Arch:

Photo of Tettegouche State Park's new sea stack left behind after the August 2010 collapse of the iconic sea arch. An iconic image of Lake Superior's north shore, Tettegouche's sea arch along the trail to Shovel Point has collapsed. Sometime in the week leading up to August 22, the archway was consumed by the same natural forces that created it. Weathering and erosion have left behind a new landmark, a sea stack, sure to be photographed by many for years to come.

Special Event:

Join us Saturday, September 4th, for ‘Tettegouche Sea Arch Collapse: A Guided Walk’. See the Tettegouche Events Calendar for more information.

Do you have photos of Tettegouche’s Sea Arch?

We are currently looking for past photos of Tettegouche’s sea arch to create a photo chronology of the changes the arch has undergone in through history. Send your photo, contact information, and approximate date the photo was taken to amy.funk@state.mn.us.

Updates and Improvements:

The Tettegouche State Park Campground Shower Building remains open and heated all year. In addition, 22 new electrical sites are available.

Park Notes

Gift Cards:

Purchase a Minnesota State Parks Gift Card.

Camping is available year-round!

Tettegouche State Park has camping facilities available year-round. When the park office is not open, Minnesota State Park permit fees and camping fees are payable at the self-registration station located at the park office.

Please remember: A campsite may be occupied by a group of six or fewer people using one camping shelter. Groups of six or fewer traveling in one vehicle may have one additional tent with prior approval from park staff.

Lodging:

See Tettegouche Camp details or reserve now.
See Illgen Falls Cabin details or reserve now.

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.
More information
Vendor List

Birders

Bird Checklist at Tettegouche State Park.

Park Highlights

tree Waterfalls

tree Wildlife/Peregrine Falcons

tree Hiking

tree Camping

tree Rock Climbing

tree Cross-Country Skiing


Hours

The best time to contact the park is daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., when staff are available. Call the park at 218-226-6365.

Contact

5702 Highway 61
Silver Bay, MN 55614

tel: 218-226-6365

email: info.tettegouchestatepark@state.mn.us

Getting There

The park is located 58 miles northeast of Duluth. Entrance to the park is 4 1/2 miles northeast of Silver Bay on U.S. Highway 61.





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