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 constructionTemporary park entrance map![]() Click to enlarge The new visitor center is now under construction. Learn more. Look for our temporary entrance and office off Highway 61 just southwest of the Baptism River Bridge. (See map above.)
Attention Climbers:Due to nesting Peregrine Falcons on Shovel Point and Palisade Head, the following climbs are closed until further notice:On Shovel Point: All climbs off the last climbing platform are closed. These include: Soldier of God, I Laughed I Cried It Became Part of Me, The Great Yawn, Undercover, and Gold Plated. On Palisade Head: Closures will likely be posted soon. Please check back for updates. Disruption of the nesting area can cause nest failure. Please respect signed area closures, and keep your distance from defensive peregrine adults. When disrupted, peregrines will typically give a loud, repetitive 'kak-kak-kak-kak-kak' call and swoop in on intruders. If you hear or see this behavior, retreat from the area. You might be disrupting the nest site. Stop by the park office if you have questions.
Registration for I Can Climb! On the North Shore is now open.This 90-minute program ($5 per climber), is for participants age 10 or older. Climbers are safely lowered from the top of a cliff above Lake Superior and then climb back up with professional instruction. No experience necessary. Learn more. |
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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.




