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North Shore · state park

Gooseberry Falls State Park

Five waterfalls on the Gateway to the North Shore

Status

Open now

Hours today

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Drive time

165 min

Parking

88% full

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Weather & safety

NWS10 min ago

61°F

Sunny
Air quality: Good

Prototype safety guidance only. Always tell someone your plan.

Congestion right now

Park counters5 min ago

Parking88%

Visitor center queue34%

Boat launch58%

Beach crowding71%

Try mornings before 10 AM for a quieter visit.

What you can do here

hiking

walking

picnic

fishing

waterfall

overlook

camping

accessible trail

accessible restroom

pets

store

Unavailable activities are hidden to keep the view clean.

Know before you go

Basalt ledges, cascading falls and Lake Superior shoreline. Family-friendly trails, historic CCC stonework and picnic grounds.

Vehicle permit required — day or annual
Pets on 6-foot leash on designated trails
Pack water. Cell service is limited
Bear-safe food storage recommended

History, ecology & Indigenous cultural context

Cultural context

Anishinaabe homelands. Waterfalls have deep cultural significance.

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Trails

1.4 mi
Falls Loop
moderate · 45 min · rock · not accessible

Current alerts

Highway 61 lane closure near Gooseberry
Expect 10–15 min delays northbound through Sunday.
warning · 20 min ago

Amenities

Hiking

Walking

Picnic

Fishing

Waterfall

Overlook

Camping

Accessible trail

Accessible restroom

Pets

Store

Nearby

Lodging

12 within 15 mi

Restaurants

24 within 15 mi

Outfitters

6 within 15 mi

Urgent care

2 within 15 mi

EV charging

5 within 15 mi

Visitor centers

3 within 15 mi

Prototype disclaimer

All conditions, hours, and counts on this page are simulated for the prototype. For real-time information, refer to the operating agency. See Data Sources.