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Is Split Rock Lighthouse State Park open right now?

Q: Is Split Rock Lighthouse State Park open right now?

As of October 15, 2026, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is open. No alerts posted by the Minnesota DNR.

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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is open.

Why this statusNo alerts posted by the Minnesota DNR.

Last checked Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:45 GMT

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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is a state park of Minnesota on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Type: Minnesota State Park
State: MN
Nearest town: near Two Harbors

About Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is a state park of Minnesota on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It is best known for the picturesque Split Rock Lighthouse, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the United States. Built by the United States Lighthouse Service in 1910, the lighthouse and some adjacent buildings have been restored and the Minnesota Historical Society operates them as a museum. The park is 2,200-acre (890 ha).

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Visitor info

Addressnear Two Harbors

Websitewww.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00266 ↗

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How we read this status

We derive Split Rock Lighthouse State Park's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No alerts posted by the Minnesota DNR. Full method: how we check park status.