Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Cart-in Campground

About

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park's Cart-in Campground provides a unique camping experience along Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. The 20 reservable sites are tucked between the lakeshore and Day Hill, offering a more secluded setting than traditional drive-in campgrounds while remaining accessible via wheeled carts provided at the parking area. All sites are within 2,000 feet of parking and include a fire ring with grill grate, picnic table, tent pad with wood chips, and bear-proof food storage locker. Campers have access to a modern restroom building with flush toilets and seasonal showers adjacent to the campground. A water fill station is available at the parking lot. Two of the 20 cart-in sites are ADA accessible. The campground serves as a gateway to exploring the park's hiking trails, the historic Split Rock Lighthouse, Pebble Beach for stone skipping, and the 14.6-mile Gitchi-Gami State Trail. For those seeking more remote options, four backpack/kayak sites are available along the Lake Superior shoreline.

Directions

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is located on Highway 61 along the North Shore of Lake Superior, approximately 20 miles northeast of Two Harbors, Minnesota.