Hot Springs, Waterfalls and Swimming Holes in Minnesota

Minnesota has 5 waterfalls and 2 swimming holes on record. 2 are free to visit. 2 are closed to swimming or soaking, listed below; each place page has any warning on file.

Where you can't swim or soak

Minnesota waterfalls

All 5 waterfalls in Minnesota

Minnesota swimming holes

All 2 swimming holes in Minnesota

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  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Name Kind Access Fee Status
Gooseberry Beach Lake County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. Status Closure or warning on file
Gooseberry Falls Lake County
Development Waterfall Access paved road Fee Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. Status Closure or warning on file
High Falls Cook County
Development Waterfall Access 1 mi hike (round trip), paved road Fee Free day-use access; Minnesota state park vehicle permits are not required at Grand Portage State Park. Status Closure or warning on file
Interstate State Park Chisago County
Development Swimming hole Access paved road Fee Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. Status Closure or warning on file
Minnehaha Falls Hennepin County
Development Waterfall Access paved road Fee Free park entry; some lots may have time limits or meters Status Closure or warning on file
Split Rock River Falls Lake County
Development Waterfall Access paved road Fee Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. Status Closure or warning on file
Temperance River Falls Cook County
Development Waterfall Access paved road Fee Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. Status Closure or warning on file
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