Events Daily tours and activities at the Lighthouse Historic Site begin on May 15. The MN State Park Open House is Sunday, June 3. No permit is required to enter the park, and no fees are charged at the Historic Site. T his park is situated on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Perhaps best known for its historic lighthouse, this park offers numerous recreational opportunities.
Visitors can cart-in their supplies to pristine campsites along Lake Superior.
Scenic trails along the lake link up to the spectacular Superior Hiking Trail. Anglers cast their lines for lake trout, salmon, and brown trout. The rocky beach is perfect for skipping stones into Lake Superior. Tell me more about this park's wildlife, history, geology and landscape. Located about 20 miles northeast of Two Harbors on MN Highway 61.