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Radio Antenna on Palisade Head, Minnesota - North Shore (30901819097)📷 Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0

Palisade Head

Silver Bay, MN

Views

A 100 m rhyolite cliff rising straight out of Lake Superior, with views to the Apostle Islands on clear days. The access road is narrow and steep with a small lot: not suitable for RVs or trailers.

Nearest town
Silver Bay, MN
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
47.3198, -91.2081

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Tettegouche State Park CampgroundCampsite
    1 mi from Palisade Head
    TentsElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Black Beach CampgroundCampsite
    2 mi from Palisade Head · 49 pitches
    ShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Eckbeck Campground and Day-Use AreaCampsite
    4 mi from Palisade Head
    TentsDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • North Shore Camping CompanyCampsite
    7 mi from Palisade Head
    Tents
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  • Wildhurst Campground and LodgeCampsite
    11 mi from Palisade Head
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Gooseberry Falls State Park CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Palisade Head · 69 pitches
    Drinking waterShowersWaste disposal
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All campsites in Minnesota · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Palisade Head?

Palisade Head is in Silver Bay, MN, at GPS 47.3198, -91.2081. It is about 17 mi from Gooseberry Falls.

Can you camp near Palisade Head?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tettegouche Cart-in Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 59 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Palisade Head?

Palisade Head is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Minnesota’s North Shore: waterfalls and cliffs to Grand Portage.

What is there to see near Palisade Head?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tettegouche State Park (1 mi), Split Rock Lighthouse (11 mi), Gooseberry Falls State Park (17 mi) and Temperance River State Park (23 mi).

When is the best time to visit Palisade Head?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)