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North Shore · state park

Grand Portage State Park

High Falls on the Pigeon River — Minnesota's tallest

Status

Open now

Hours today

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Drive time

330 min

Parking

20% full

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Weather & safety

NWS10 min ago

54°F

Cool mist
Air quality: Good

Prototype safety guidance only. Always tell someone your plan.

Congestion right now

Park counters5 min ago

Parking20%

Visitor center queue34%

Boat launch58%

Beach crowding71%

Try mornings before 10 AM for a quieter visit.

What you can do here

hiking

waterfall

overlook

accessible trail

accessible restroom

picnic

nature center

Unavailable activities are hidden to keep the view clean.

Know before you go

Cooperatively managed with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. 120-foot waterfall on the Canadian border.

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

Co-managed with the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Anishinaabe language and history throughout.

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Amenities

Hiking

Waterfall

Overlook

Accessible trail

Accessible restroom

Picnic

Nature center

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.