Split Rock River Falls
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Split Rock River Falls is a waterfall on Split Rock River in Lake County, Minnesota. Height and flow season are not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Split Rock River gorge and Lake Superior shoreline trails can be slippery when wet; stay on developed trails. As of September 30, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Split Rock River spreads its descent over several slides and cascades above Lake Superior; Split Rock River Loop Trail reaches overlooks on the gorge. |
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Access
| Road | Paved |
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| Road note | About 20 miles northeast of Two Harbors on MN Highway 61. |
| Parking | Trail Center and ranger station parking off Split Rock Lighthouse Road. |
| 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 (Split Rock Lighthouse State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Lake Superior shoreline picnic area near the Trail Center. |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Split Rock River Falls open?
Split Rock River gorge and Lake Superior shoreline trails can be slippery when wet; stay on developed trails. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Daily 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
How do you get to Split Rock River Falls?
The road in is paved. About 20 miles northeast of Two Harbors on MN Highway 61. Parking: Trail Center and ranger station parking off Split Rock Lighthouse Road.
Do you need a reservation for Split Rock River Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Split Rock River Falls?
The fee is Minnesota state park vehicle permit required.
When is Split Rock River Falls flowing?
Split Rock River spreads its descent over several slides and cascades above Lake Superior; Split Rock River Loop Trail reaches overlooks on the gorge.
What facilities are at Split Rock River Falls?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Lake Superior shoreline picnic area near the Trail Center.
What are the rules at Split Rock River Falls?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://maps.dnr.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/compass/feature_detail.cgi?id=spk00266&type=stprk (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName / manager / access.roadNote / access.parking / rules.camping, access.amenities)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00266 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee / access.hours / waterfall.flowNote, waterfall.ephemeral)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/split_rock_lighthouse/things_to_do.html (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterfall.flowNote)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mcvmagazine/issues/2023/may-jun/bucket.html (accessed September 30, 2026; backs hazardNote)
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