Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is a protected area in Minnesota with a lighthouse standing on a high cliff above Lake Superior. The park has hiking trails through forests, a beach, and viewing points overlooking the lake and rocky shore.

After several shipwrecks in 1905, the United States Lighthouse Service built this beacon to guide ships safely. The lighthouse operated for many decades until its deactivation in 1969.

The lighthouse displays ships, navigation tools, and keeper uniforms indoors, telling the story of maritime transport's importance to people in this region.

The park is accessible on foot with trails suited to different ability levels. The best time to visit is from May through October, when pathways are dry and weather is mild.

The park runs a special program with all-terrain chairs for people with limited mobility. These vehicles let visitors reach remote natural areas that would otherwise be difficult to access.

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: December 6, 2025 17:40