From Gooseberry to Grand Portage, the eight State Parks are quintessential North Shore. The parks encompass some of the the most striking natural resources in the area. Stop at as many State Parks as you can. It is the most delightful, and easiest way to explore the shore. click on a park name & go! North Shore State Parks Gooseberry Falls Split Rock Lighthouse Tettegouche Crosby Manitou Temperance River Cascade River Judge C.R. Magney Grand Portage Some Handy State Park Info Permits To enter any of the State Parks, a vehicle permit is required. Permits are currently $25 per year or $7 per day and are available for purchase at each park. Annual permits give everyone in the vehicle unlimited access to all Minnesota State Parks. Activities within the park are generally free of charge. Camping Campsites vary from secluded backpack sites to kayak, tent and RV sites. Cascade River and Gooseberry Falls State Parks have rustic group camps available which offer tables, fire rings, toilets and a water source. Tettegouche and Gooseberry Parks maintain heated shower and restroom facilities for winter campers. Tettegouche also has cabins rentals. For more info, go to Campground Click for info on Reservations Fishing When fishing in waters entirely within state parks, anglers must comply with Minnesota fishing laws and rules. Minnesota residents can fish without a fishing license in most Minnesota state parks, including ice fishing. Skiing When using groomed trails in parks, skiers 16 years of age and older, must have a valid Minnesota Ski Pass in their possession. Snowmobiling Snowmobiles in state parks can be operated only on designated trails or posted areas. A snowmobile state trail sticker is required for all snowmobiles operating on state or grant-in-aid trails. Pets Pets are welcome in Minnesota's state parks but must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet and must be personally attended at all times. No pets other than hearing or seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed in state park buildings, lodging, cabins, camper cabins, on tours, or in beach areas. Firewood Firewood can harbor many different kinds of invasive pests that are harmful to Minnesota trees. Firewood restrictions are needed to help prevent the introduction or spread of damaging forest It is against the law to bring unapproved firewood into any state park, state forest or day-use area. Find a DNR approved firewood vendor near your destination, Be sure to keep your receipt to show proof of purchase. More Activities to Choose From! Hiking Golfing Kayaking State Parks Calendar of Events Mountain Biking Fishing Picnic Spots 101 Things To Do Whale Watching Here are links to everything you need for your next North Shore visit! Lodging Lodging Specials Snow Reports Calendar of Events Weather Activities Attractions Winter Activities State Parks Real Estate Shopping Dining Fall Colors Shipwrecks Canoe Outfitters Site Map North Shore Photos     Created and updated on a hill outside of Grand Marais, overlooking Lake Superior by NinaWorks! All Text, Images and Content Copyright © 2013 NorthShoreVisitor.com / Nina Simonowicz All Rights Reserved Download and print the 2013 North Shore Visitor brochure -> the best free print guide to MN's North Shore of Lake Superior, and the pdf is interactive!