Gooseberry Falls State Park

Jon Wood / P&TC photo contest

Cascading waterfalls & historic stone buildings along the North Shore

Exploring the Park

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Enjoy dramatic waterfalls
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CCC-era stone buildings add character to the park.
Lisa Filter / P&TC
Easy access to the cascading falls makes this a very popular destination.
Molly Parkinson / P&TC photo contest
Enjoy the snowy winters.
Mark Nordby / P&TC photo contest
Miles of shoreline with historic piers.
Steve Simmer / P&TC photo Contest
The park offers miles of hiking
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See a variety of wildflowers.
Rob Upcraft / P&TC photo contest
Dark skies offer incredible views of the stars.
Dave Riewe / P&TC photo contest
Hikes lead visitors to scenes of Lake Superior.
Cynthia Vehe / P&TC photo contest

Park Location

Park Highlights

Trails

  • Hiking ~ 20 miles
  • Accessible ~ 1 mile
  • Bicycle ~ 15 miles
  • Skiing (groomed) ~ 12 miles
  • Snowshoe ~ Anywhere

Camping

  • Drive-in Sites (no electric) ~ 69 Sites
  • Pull-through sites ~ 3 sites
  • Canoe-in ~ 1 sites
  • Group Camp ~ 3 sites

Activities

  • Waterfalls
  • Picnic area and shelter
  • Naturalist programs
  • Historic Site ~ CCC structures
  • Gift Shop
  • E/V Charging Station
MNDNR Official Page - Gooseberry Falls State Park