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Tettegouche State Park
Silver Bay, MN
Lake Superior shoreline with the Shovel Point cliffs and the Baptism River’s High Falls, the tallest waterfall entirely in Minnesota. The rest area visitor center on MN-61 has parking for large vehicles.
- Nearest town
- Silver Bay, MN
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.3391, -91.1981
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
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)
Featured in these trip guides
© Tony Webster from San Francisco, California · CC BY-SA 2.0Minnesota’s North Shore: waterfalls and cliffs to Grand Portage
© Sharon Mollerus · CC BY 2.0Waterfalls, lighthouses and northern forest – by camper along the Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior
Nearby
© Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY 2.0Palisade Head
© Sharon Mollerus · CC BY 2.0Split Rock Lighthouse
© Tony Webster from San Francisco, California · CC BY-SA 2.0Gooseberry Falls State Park
© Thesavagenorwegian · CC BY 4.0Temperance River State Park
Campsites nearby
- Tettegouche State Park CampgroundCampsite0 mi from Tettegouche State ParkTentsElectricityShowersToilets
- Eckbeck Campground and Day-Use AreaCampsite3 mi from Tettegouche State ParkTentsDrinking water
- Black Beach CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Tettegouche State Park · 49 pitchesShowersWi-Fi
- North Shore Camping CompanyCampsite8 mi from Tettegouche State ParkTents
- Wildhurst Campground and LodgeCampsite10 mi from Tettegouche State Park
- Gooseberry Falls State Park CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Tettegouche State Park · 69 pitchesDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
All campsites in Minnesota · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Tettegouche State Park?
Tettegouche State Park is in Silver Bay, MN, at GPS 47.3391, -91.1981. It is about 19 mi from Gooseberry Falls.
Can you camp near Tettegouche State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tettegouche State Park Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 59 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Tettegouche State Park?
Tettegouche State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Minnesota’s North Shore: waterfalls and cliffs to Grand Portage and Waterfalls, lighthouses and northern forest – by camper along the Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior.
What is there to see near Tettegouche State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Palisade Head (1 mi), Split Rock Lighthouse (12 mi), Gooseberry Falls State Park (19 mi) and Temperance River State Park (21 mi).
When is the best time to visit Tettegouche State Park?
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)