Been coming here my entire life, and it’s always consistently amazing. The scenes are beautiful, the facilities are clean, the staff are great when you interact, etc. The only downside we’ve had recently is you have to have reservations about a year in advance (no exaggeration). But otherwise the trails are great, and I’m sad I didn’t take more pictures on the falls trail. Came here at the time of this posting in the beginning of the fall where the temps were perfect and there were little to no bugs. The sites are also clean and roomy, with what seems to be a complementary big rock in all the sites I’ve been to 🤣. For me this is by far the best state park I’ve ever been to.

Beautiful as ever. The river was high enough that the falls were fantastic. The trails appear wild and untouched and beautifully manicured at the same time. Plenty of dirt hiking and boardwalk and stairs so most anyone can have a good hike and great access to views. Not a spec of trash anywhere.

This is a beautiful natural wonder! It’s unique in that it’s very accessible. You can actually walk out onto the rocks and put your feet in the water, and really explore. It would be nice if there was a little more signage along the pathways - the map we were given is not very functional, and they’re such a network of paths that it can be become confusing. We were there on a weekend in early fall, and the place was overrun with leaf peepers! I don’t know if it’s always that busy, to me that was the only drawback. You could hardly get a photo of the falls without people in it. During peak season, mid week might be less busy. They have a lovely visitor center and gift shop, and nice restrooms.

One of our favorite places we stopped on our trip, felt like we could've spent forever there exploring new areas! Would absolutely recommend it for families, couples, or on your own. Our friends also has a wedding ceremony there that was beautiful and peaceful and would absolutely recommend that for anyone wanting to elope or a very small intimate wedding!

The Upper, middle, and lower falls are usually very busy in the summer, even on a weekday. But the falls are worth it to see. We went in late July and after a week with a lot of rain, so there was water flowing over the falls, which makes it that much better. It does lead to some muddy or wet spots on the trails, but nothing that can't be navigated. Highly recommend making the short hike to the Fifth falls. If you do, I recommend the trail on the East/North side of the river. It is less steps and seemed easier. It also has the best views of the falls. This area is a LOT less crowded and was actually my favorite part of the park. A quick picnic by the Lakeview picnic shelter is nice, with a very short walk to the lake and river. I will make this a place I must visit every summer, one of my favorites.

Great park. Easy to navigate, beautiful sights, and worth the hike. There are easy trails for those with disabilities, but they are longer paths in general with less sight seeing. However, there are several nice overlook bridges and benches. Dog friendly too!

Easy to access via paved trails. Pretty busy, the water is accessible, people letting their kids swim, even though the signs strongly discourage it. Doesn't take much walking to get away from the crowds, tho. Very pretty.

Stunning, beautiful...and under construction. What can I say that others haven't? 1. Visit on a weekday when the weather ain't all that great. We had the top of the lighthouse all to ourselves. No wait! 2. Under construction doesn't mean there's nothing to see. Lighthouse was open as was one of the keeper's houses (All the others were closed). They had a mouth-watering vegetable soup boiling on the wood stove. 3. Hit up the Visitor Center and gift shop. Buy the souvenirs. 4. Take your time and enjoy. Well done Minnesota.

Beautiful lighthouse with much construction around it. Don't wait to hear the fog horn, extremely quiet and not really sure what the point of it is. Nice museum. Friendly and helpful staff. You can go in the tower for $15 on a self guided tour, you can go into the wick room but not into the lamp room. Completely worth the visit just for the unique mechanics and watching it actually run. Don't miss the walk down the steps to the lake to see an absolute stunning view of the light.

This lighthouse was amazing. It was the 115th birthday of the lighthouse! I was coming from Duluth, so it was a bit of a trek, but so worth it for the views alone. It was cool not only to walk through the lighthouse, but also see the keepers house next to it. The house included photos of the families and how they lived. The museum was great too. Gave some more history including some of the shipwrecks nearby. Cool video on the one that is still lying on the floor bed of the lake a stones throw away. I could have spent hours just enjoying the views from the lighthouse. They had some trails nearby to explore as well.

I can't say enough amazing things about Split Rock Lighthouse. For our family of three, we paid $35, with my husbands military discount. We were able to tour the lighthouse, fog horn house, and the keepers home. I was in awe of it all. The view from the lighthouse was absolutely breathtaking. All the staff was amazing and so helpful. I highly recommend!!

Split Rock Lighthouse is a beautifully preserved and thoughtfully curated destination that offers a glimpse into Minnesota’s maritime history. From the moment you arrive, you can feel the care and attention that went into maintaining this iconic site. The visitor experience begins with a well-produced 20-minute introduction video that provides context about the lighthouse’s history and the treacherous waters of Lake Superior. What’s remarkable is that even young kids—like my 4-year-old and nephews—were captivated by the film, which is no small feat. The small museum exhibit is equally impressive, showcasing artifacts, stories, and interactive elements that bring the history of the lighthouse keepers and shipwrecks to life. The walk up to the lighthouse rewards you with breathtaking views of Lake Superior, but in my opinion, the most stunning view is from the beach below. From that vantage point, you can take in the full beauty of the lighthouse perched high on the cliff, framed by the endless blue of the lake. It’s a scene that feels almost unreal. Split Rock Lighthouse is a must-visit spot if you’re exploring Minnesota’s North Shore. The mix of history, natural beauty, and thoughtful presentation makes it a memorable stop for visitors of all ages.

Fascinating to read about the history of this place, but more interesting to read about engineering of lighthouse technology and seeing the impressive lens that focuses the beam of light You can visit the lighthouse or take a tour to actually go inside. You can also hike to the nearby state park which has some nice attractions in its own right Lots of spots to view the lighthouse, and they are building some new platforms also so look for some new additions in the future

Visiting Split Rock Lighthouse is one of those Minnesota bucket-list experiences that completely lives up to the hype. Perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the North Shore of Lake Superior, it’s both breathtaking and full of history. We started our visit with the short film in the visitor center. I highly recommend not skipping it, it really sets the stage for what life was like here in the early 1900s, and how important the lighthouse was for ships navigating the often-treacherous waters of Lake Superior. It made me appreciate everything we saw afterward. From there, we explored the lightkeeper’s house, which has been restored beautifully. Walking through it feels like stepping back in time, with period furnishings and details that give you a glimpse of daily life for the families who lived and worked here. A worker was baking bread in the old wood oven on a cold September day. We also checked out the fog signal building — and wow, standing inside where those giant horns used to blast across the lake makes you imagine just how powerful (and loud!) it must have been during storms.Plus for the poor lighthouse workers! Of course, the star of the show is the lighthouse itself. Climbing up and stepping inside gave us amazing views of the lake and shoreline. The vantage point is stunning, and it’s easy to see why this spot is so iconic in Minnesota. After exploring the historic site, we hiked around Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. The trails wind through the rocky shoreline, giving you different perspectives of the lighthouse perched high on the cliff. It’s the kind of place where you can’t resist stopping for photo after photo. Overall, Split Rock Lighthouse offers the perfect blend of history, and scenery.. Whether you’re a history buff, a hiker, or just someone who loves incredible views, this place is a must-visit on the North Shore.

Glad we decided to stop here, it was unexpectedly beautiful! It costs $5 to go back to the lighthouse but it is plenty visible from outside if you don’t want to pay. The lighthouse itself is a bed and breakfast so you can’t go up to the top but you can walk through the bottom half as well as a few other buildings, there was an informative video playing. The area out back is a must with the black rocks right on the water (accessible for free).

sorry about pictures lol, on May 29th that day was sunny 🌞 n cloudy mixed 😅 by the time we got to 2 harbor Duluth lighthouse n it was cloudy, less visitors and it was great for taking 😀, love it and enjoy walking to lighthouse, local guy didn't catch anything while we had little chats. since it was cloudy n windy walked around lighthouse, we didn't really clearly what it was in the water in cloudy day. but we took lots fun pictures, on the way to lighthouse and we stopped at McQuade small restaurant n tiny parking lot, since not schools off yet, there were not many visitors in Duluth, it was easy parking n really fast got our late lunch orders at 2pm. the foods we got chicken salad, chicken was too dry n too salty n small portion for me, the patty burger n patty was too dry too, but i do recommend no bread deep fry chicken wings come with side French fries, both really crispy but salty for my liking 😋. service was good too. there were 4 construction on the way to 2 harbor Duluth, but it was ok for us driving since it was not peak season, but it looked like more state patrol on the way lol, when we came n we lost cellphone signal couple times and we used Google map lol, otherwise we had good time to 2 harbor Duluth. rest areas we stopped were both nice n clean, wish n hope they can put gas stations n restaurant in the rest area like other states, so we can just 1 stop to get what we want for long trip lol. thx ❤️

A quaint lighthouse to visit. It is a B&B as well. This lighthouse was part lighthouse and living quarters for the keepers. It even had the original oil house as well where they stored the oil. The gift shop shop was the extra fog house. On site was also a pilot house from an old ship. Great history notes and photos in both places. Lots of trails to walk on. Yu can also walk out to the point where the other fog horn lighthouse is. Unfortunately, some of it was tagged. There is a little beach to relax and wade in the water. definitely worth a trip to.

What a beautiful site... can't believe some of what is said in the video or how much Edmunds Fitzgerald was pushed. Enjoyed the lighthouse, keeper quarter and views from the water

I went there 4 years ago and it was very nice and it had some exhibits and the lighthouse was very interesting and being up inside the lighthouse and going to the top and it's a view to kill and because you can see Lake Superior.

Great place to visit! Had a couple of hours to spare so we decided to take a look around! Great views of the lake , got to go in the light house ! very small ! and half of it is a private B&B ! all in all a nice place for a Stoll!

Nice little lighthouse with friendly staff. You can go up into the light but just the lantern room not into the lens room. Still nice views out the portholes.

Great spot to enjoy some beer and the company of others. We sampled several flights and spent a few hours here playing games (provided free by the bar). We had pizza delivered right to our table from nearby Do North. We didn’t particularly enjoy many of the beers and the bartender was particularly unpleasant. It’s not the most welcoming service which is unfortunate, given what a lovely atmosphere the place had outside of this interaction.

Castle Danger is a must-stop brewery on the North Shore. The beer flights are fantastic and give you a chance to try a wide range of their special brews. They also have seltzer options for gluten-free drinkers, which is a nice touch. The food truck adds solid food options, and the taproom has a fun, relaxed vibe with board games available. Great beer, great atmosphere, and a spot worth hanging out at.

We visited on a Saturday afternoon and it was very busy. We sat at the bar and were serviced quickly but later had trouble getting anyone’s attention so we decided to cash out. We went to the “take home beer” area were able to sample a few beers there and ended up purchasing some to-go beer. The Aurora Haze and West Coast IPA’s were good but the Maple Marzen was a big surprise as I normally do not like this style of beer.

Castle Danger is an iconic brewery near the North Shore and worth stopping by if you're a brew lover. The outdoor atmosphere is relaxing and chill on a nice day and the indoor vibe is cozy when ole superior brings the cooler temperatures or rain. My personal recommendation: A pint of Castle Cream Ale 🍻

This place has great beer, excellent location, and friendly staff. Highly recommended stop on the north shore!

A "must" for your Two Harbors visit. I ordered a flight and sat outside on this sunny October day. For those who have fur babies this place is dog friendly!

A beautiful spot for a pint or two. Lots of seating indoors and a huge patio area. Nut Brown Ale was fabulous. Family friendly, lots of games and outdoor activities for kids and adults. Last night there was a food truck serving Mexican favorites and live music. Limited food otherwise (chips, pretzels, and such). Some people brought in their own food and someone had pizza delivered. Very laid back and friendly.

This was a bucket list stop for me and the main motivation for our trip to the area, it did not disappoint! We purchased tickets ahead of time for the Keeper’s tour because I thought I read that it was a max of 10 per tour and I wanted to make sure we got in, however it seemed that if there was a bigger group they split the tours between guides for a max of 10 per group. Paid entry into the park is not required if you’re there for the tour. We arrived at 8:30 for the 9:00 tour - the building does not open until 10:00, so don’t expect to walk up and go in. However, our tour guide came out to greet us when she noticed people arriving and unlocked the door for us to use the bathroom before the tour, so that was appreciated. Amy was our tour guide and she was a delight to spend time with, obviously very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does and encouraged everyone to take their time for photos and gawking. The area is currently under construction so you will see some fencing and obvious construction work right now but I was still able to get great photos. Unfortunately it was smoggy from the wildfires so I didn’t get great shots from the iconic lighthouse viewing areas, but nothing anyone can do about that. I recommend wearing walking shoes as the paths are rocky and there are some stairs throughout the tour, obviously to go up to the lighthouse. The path to the iconic viewing spots out on the trails (separate from the tour but still required paid entry) is all dirt and gravel and there are SEVERAL stairs (long stair case) - we went down the stairs and took the dirt path back around to avoid going back up. The gift shop was the type I was comfortable spending money at, it is set up well and not full of junk. I also recommend walking through the building and watching the video about the lighthouse. Pay for the tour, you won’t be disappointed!

An amazing state park with amazing camping options. Pebble beach is a must. You can kayak or paddle to the island. At low tide, hiking to the island is also an option. Not too many tourists even in the peak season. I drove all the way from Chicago and worth the time. The water of the sea was crystal clear.

The state park is separate from the lighthouse but has the best views so you have to do both Hiking, picnic areas, Day Hill, Pebble Beach. Lots of lakefront access and photo opportunities Also some impressive night views. Viewed the Milky Way from Pebble Beach

Beautiful campground! If you enjoy biking the trail access is fabulous. There is no cell signal here so plan ahead. We would have given this a five star but no dump station or water hook up for RV’s. There’s water, showers and such but not convent for longer stays.

Shipwreck campground was really nice - many large sites. Only downside is no dump station insight! Pebble beach is awesome, staff at the campground was top notch, informative and extremely pleasant to work with!

Beautiful. Separate from Split Rick Lighthouse museum/visitor center. Must stop and pay for day use pass $7. Lots of trails and access to the lake.

Anyone who knows me knows how many lighthouses I’ve painted throughout my years… but to see real lighthouses in person was the icing-on-the-cake during my Minnesota trip. Did not have time to see them all, but I hope to come back again. Super gloomy and cloudy during early mornings. The sun eventually came out mid-day. Beautiful still!!

The best source for information about trips on the Superior Hiking Trail! Plus, there's a great selection of SHT-branded gear, guide books, maps, and other swag that helps support the nonprofit SHTA. Stop by and say hi to Jody!

Cute little store with detailed maps of superior hiking trail

Love the new shop/center, guys!

Lots of info and some good deals to be had. Knowledgeable staff.

Kind of dinky and part of someones office but I got what I wanted.

Most beautiful trail I've ever hiked.

Best backpacking trail in the central US!