Gooseberry Falls
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Gooseberry Falls is a waterfall on Gooseberry River in Lake County, Minnesota. Height and flow season are not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
DNR Waterfalls Walk: use caution at all times; wet rock near the falls is slippery-stay on developed trails and viewing areas. As of September 30, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Series of Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls on the Gooseberry River near Lake Superior. |
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Access
| Road | Paved |
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| Road note | On Minnesota Highway 61 along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Lake County. |
| Parking | Gooseberry Falls State Park visitor center / trailhead off MN-61, Lake County. |
| Fee | Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Gooseberry Falls State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Visitor center, campground, trails to multiple falls. |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Gooseberry Falls open?
DNR Waterfalls Walk: use caution at all times; wet rock near the falls is slippery-stay on developed trails and viewing areas. As of September 30, 2026.
How do you get to Gooseberry Falls?
The road in is paved. On Minnesota Highway 61 along the North Shore of Lake Superior in Lake County. Parking: Gooseberry Falls State Park visitor center / trailhead off MN-61, Lake County.
Do you need a reservation for Gooseberry Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Gooseberry Falls?
The fee is Minnesota state park vehicle permit required.
When is Gooseberry Falls flowing?
Series of Upper, Middle, and Lower Falls on the Gooseberry River near Lake Superior.
What facilities are at Gooseberry Falls?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Visitor center, campground, trails to multiple falls.
What are the rules at Gooseberry Falls?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Nearest camping
Public land
Gooseberry Falls is inside Gooseberry Falls State Park .
Sources
3
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00181 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / parking / fee / amenities / camping, flowNote / waterbody / ephemeral false, wheelchairAccess / permitRequired false)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00172 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.roadNote)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/gooseberry_falls/selftour_waterfallswalk.html (accessed September 30, 2026; backs hazardNote)
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