Gooseberry Beach
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Entry fee: Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. Gooseberry Beach is a lake cove on Lake Superior in Lake County, Minnesota.
Closures and warnings
Lake Superior shoreline can have cold water, waves, and slippery rock; watch for changing conditions. As of September 30, 2026.
Before you swim
| Water type | Lake cove |
|---|---|
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | On Minnesota Highway 61 along the North Shore; lower picnic area and Gitchi-Gami State Trail connect to the Lake Superior shoreline. |
| Parking | Lower picnic area lot and shoreline access parking along MN-61 (visitor center lots often limit stays over two hours). |
| When it fills | Visitor center parking often limits stays over two hours on busy days. |
| Fee | Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. |
| Hours | Daily 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Gooseberry Falls State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Modern restrooms at Lakeview shelter area seasonally; vault toilet at lower lot year-round. |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Gooseberry Beach open?
Lake Superior shoreline can have cold water, waves, and slippery rock; watch for changing conditions. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Daily 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
How do you get to Gooseberry Beach?
The road in is paved. On Minnesota Highway 61 along the North Shore; lower picnic area and Gitchi-Gami State Trail connect to the Lake Superior shoreline. Parking: Lower picnic area lot and shoreline access parking along MN-61 (visitor center lots often limit stays over two hours). Visitor center parking often limits stays over two hours on busy days.
Do you need a reservation for Gooseberry Beach?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Gooseberry Beach?
The fee is Minnesota state park vehicle permit required.
What facilities are at Gooseberry Beach?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Modern restrooms at Lakeview shelter area seasonally; vault toilet at lower lot year-round.
What are the rules at Gooseberry Beach?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Nearest camping
Public land
Just outside: Gooseberry Falls State Park (0.2 mi) .
Sources
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- https://maps.dnr.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/compass/feature_detail.cgi?id=spk00172&type=stprk (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName / manager / access.roadNote / access.parking / rules.camping / hazardNote)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00172 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee / access.hours / access.parkingPattern)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00167 (accessed September 29, 2026; backs access.roadNote / access.roadSurface / identity)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/gooseberry_falls/lakeview.html (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.amenities.restrooms / access.amenities.note)
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