Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Soudan, MN
Minnesota’s oldest iron mine, where a cage lowers visitors about half a mile underground. Tours run mainly in summer; bring a jacket, since it is cold below.
- Nearest town
- Soudan, MN
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.8190, -92.2380
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)
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Nearby
© Sharon Mollerus · CC BY 2.0International Wolf Center
© Lorie Shaull · CC BY 2.0Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine View
© Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY 2.0Tettegouche State Park
© Tony Webster from San Francisco, California · CC BY-SA 2.0Gooseberry Falls State Park
Campsites nearby
- McKinley Park CampgroundCampsite2 mi from Soudan Underground Mine State ParkElectricityDrinking waterToilets
- Vermilion Ridge Campground.Campsite3 mi from Soudan Underground Mine State Park · 33 pitchesElectricityDrinking waterToilets
- Fenske Lake CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Soudan Underground Mine State Park
- Vermilion Trail Park CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Soudan Underground Mine State Park · 60 pitchesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
- Lake Jeanette CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Soudan Underground Mine State Park
- Cliff Wold's CampgroundCampsite23 mi from Soudan Underground Mine State Park
All campsites in Minnesota · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Soudan Underground Mine State Park?
Soudan Underground Mine State Park is in Soudan, MN, at GPS 47.8190, -92.2380. It is about 2 mi from Tower.
Can you camp near Soudan Underground Mine State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Backpack camp site, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Soudan Underground Mine State Park?
Soudan Underground Mine State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Minnesota North Woods: iron mines to Voyageurs.
What is there to see near Soudan Underground Mine State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: International Wolf Center (20 mi), Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine View (42 mi), Tettegouche State Park (59 mi) and Gooseberry Falls State Park (59 mi).
When is the best time to visit Soudan Underground Mine 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)