Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Historic lighthouse state park on Lake Superior cliffs, Minnesota, US.
The Split Rock Lighthouse sits atop a 130-foot cliff, overlooking Lake Superior with trails leading through forests and along the rocky shoreline.
Following numerous shipwrecks in 1905, the United States Lighthouse Service constructed this navigation beacon, which operated until its deactivation in 1969.
The lighthouse museum presents maritime artifacts, navigation equipment, and keeper uniforms, reflecting the North Shore's maritime transportation legacy.
Visitors can access 12 miles of hiking trails, cart-in camping sites, and seasonal waterfalls through a daily entrance pass or annual state park permit.
The park maintains an all-terrain track chair program, allowing visitors with mobility limitations to explore remote sections of the natural landscape.
Location: Beaver Bay Township
Inception: 1945
Address: 3755 Split Rock Lighthouse Road, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: +12185957625
Email: SplitRockLthouse.StatePark@state.mn.us
Website: https://dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00266#homepage
GPS coordinates: 47.19190,-91.39280
Latest update: May 23, 2025 02:49
Minnesota contains numerous locations away from the main tourist circuits. The state stretches from the shores of Lake Superior to the southern prairies, encompassing historic lighthouses, underground mines, waterfalls, and Japanese gardens. Visitors find both natural landscapes and cultural sites that tell the story of the region's history. Notable locations include prehistoric rock carvings at Jeffers Petroglyphs Site, where indigenous peoples left their marks thousands of years ago, and sacred trees of Ojibwe culture. The geological formation known as Devil's Kettle, a waterfall whose course puzzled scientists for years, attracts visitors interested in natural phenomena. Historic mines provide insight into Minnesota's industrial past, while lighthouses recall the maritime history along the largest of the Great Lakes.
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