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Iron Range · state park

Lake Vermilion–Soudan Underground Mine

Half-mile underground into Minnesota's oldest iron mine

Status

Open now

Hours today

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Drive time

260 min

Parking

25% full

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Weather & safety

NWS10 min ago

60°F

Cool
Air quality: Good

Prototype safety guidance only. Always tell someone your plan.

Congestion right now

Park counters5 min ago

Parking25%

Visitor center queue34%

Boat launch58%

Beach crowding71%

Try mornings before 10 AM for a quieter visit.

What you can do here

hiking

paddling

fishing

camping

cabins

boat launch

picnic

wildlife

store

Unavailable activities are hidden to keep the view clean.

Know before you go

Ride a cage 27 stories below ground into the historic Soudan Mine, then paddle Lake Vermilion's islands.

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

Amenities

Hiking

Paddling

Fishing

Camping

Cabins

Boat launch

Picnic

Wildlife / birding

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.