Tettegouche State Park
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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!Visitor Center Construction:Tettegouche State Park is pleased to announce visitor center construction will likely begin mid-summer 2012. The park will remain accessible for both camping and day use. Portions of Palisade Head, Shovel Point, and Crystal Bay are closed due to Peregrine Nesting Activity: Although most climbs and hiking trails in these areas remain open for use, three small areas have been temporarily closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. This means certain climbs on Palisade Head and Shovel Point are closed until further notice. Most climbs are still open. Please inquire at the park office for up to date closures, or call 218-226-6365. If you encounter peregrines while visiting the park, please give the falcons a wide berth. If the peregrines perceive a threat they will often give a defensive, repetitive kak-kak-kak-kak-kak call that may be repeated for several minutes. If you hear this you are too close, and need to retreat. Disturbances can cause nest failure for this threatened species. |
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Hours
Best time to contact the park:
Daily, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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.

