Temperance River Falls
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Temperance River Falls is a waterfall on Temperance River in Cook County, Minnesota. Height and flow season are not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Riverside gorge trails are rocky and slippery; park staff advise watching your step near the falls. As of September 30, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Rushing waterfalls in a potholed Temperance River gorge, with trails to Hidden Falls and Lake Superior. |
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Access
| Road | Paved |
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| Road note | Temperance River State Park on MN Highway 61 near Schroeder, Lake County. |
| Parking | Park lots along Highway 61 at the upper and lower campground areas. |
| 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 (Temperance River State Park) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
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| Note | Picnic grounds at the Temperance River beach on Lake Superior. |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Temperance River Falls open?
Riverside gorge trails are rocky and slippery; park staff advise watching your step near the falls. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Daily 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
How do you get to Temperance River Falls?
The road in is paved. Temperance River State Park on MN Highway 61 near Schroeder, Lake County. Parking: Park lots along Highway 61 at the upper and lower campground areas.
Do you need a reservation for Temperance River Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Temperance River Falls?
The fee is Minnesota state park vehicle permit required.
When is Temperance River Falls flowing?
Rushing waterfalls in a potholed Temperance River gorge, with trails to Hidden Falls and Lake Superior.
What facilities are at Temperance River Falls?
Picnic sites. Picnic grounds at the Temperance River beach on Lake Superior.
What are the rules at Temperance River Falls?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Temperance River Falls is inside Temperance River State Park .
Just outside: Superior National Forest (0.1 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://maps.dnr.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/compass/feature_detail.cgi?id=spk00268&type=stprk (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName / waterfall.flowNote / rules.camping)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00268 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / access.roadNote / access.parking / access.fee / access.hours / hazardNote, waterfall.ephemeral, access.amenities.picnicSites)
- https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00240 (accessed September 29, 2026; backs access.roadNote / access.roadSurface / identity)
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