Gaze upon miles of North Shore coastline at the daring height of 130 feet off the Split Rock Lighthouse cliffside. Take in the charming architectural design of the lighthouse and enjoy numerous activities, such as nearby walking and hiking trails, that bring you deeper into northern Minnesota's pristine landscape.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Historic Lighthouse
About Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Park Office
Stop here for park-specific information, as well as details about the surrounding area.
Visitor Center & MN Historical Society History Center
The Minnesota Historical Society operates the visitor center.
Seasonal Hours:
- May 15 - October 15: Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm
- October 16 - May 14: Open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday.
Interpretive Exhibit at the MN Historical Society History Center
The Minnesota Historical Society conducts exhibits, films, and educational programs at the center. There's also a gift shop.
Park Highlights
- 12 miles of hiking trails
- River and stream fishing
- Connected to 15 miles of the paved Gitchi-Gami State Trail
- 8.7 miles of fat-bike trails
- Several miles of snowshoe trails
- Split Rock River waterfalls
West Split Rock River Falls
Located along a section of the Superior Hiking Trail, Split Rock Falls offers a beautiful 20-foot waterfall. You can also find a lovely wooden bridge and a surrounding forest to hike and explore. Spring is the best season to watch the water flow.
Stay at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Shipwreck Creek Campground is open seasonally from May to October. It has 46 electric sites, and most site parking pads are at least 70 feet long. PLEASE NOTE: This park does NOT have a dump station or water fill station. The campground features:
- Drive-in sites
- Five wheelchair accessible sites
- Four backpack sites
- Twenty cart-in sites
Learn more about Shipwreck Creek Campground.
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
Located within the park, the 7.6-acre Split Rock Light Station is situated at the heart of the 25-acre historic site. The light station was built in 1910 and now sits as a National Historic Landmark.
