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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Photo: Dennis Adams, Federal Highway Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Lake County, Minnesota
Nearest town
9.5 miles southwest of Silver Bay
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Lake Superior's rocky shoreline forms the backdrop for this park's central landmark, the Split Rock Lighthouse, built in 1910 by the United States Lighthouse Service and counted among the most photographed lighthouses in the country. The lighthouse and its neighboring structures have been restored and are run as a museum by the Minnesota Historical Society. The park itself covers 2,200 acres along the North Shore.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is in Lake County, Minnesota, 9.5 miles southwest of Silver Bay. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.