Cascade River State Park Waterfall
Contact Information
Cascade River State Park
3481 W Highway 61Lutsen, MN 55612
10 miles southwest of Grand Marais, and approximately 265 miles from the Twin Cities. The office is located just off State Highway 61 at mile post 101.
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As the name implies, this park offers spectacular waterfalls in the heart of the North Shore country. Hike up the hills of birch and spruce forests for scenic overlooks of Lake Superior. 18 miles of hiking trails; 17 miles cross-country ski trails, connecting to a network of 196 km of North Shore trails. 2 miles snowmobile trails. Camping offered year round. Drive-in and backpack campsites are available.
Rates
Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate.
Book an online reservation 24 hours a day. https://reservemn.usedirect.com/MinnesotaWeb/
Phone reservations can be made by calling 866-857-2757 (TTY:
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Located on a lake or river
On-Site Recreation
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Hiking trail
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
Green Practices
- Eco-friendly landscape/facility design
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Number/Type of Campsites
- Total number of campsites: 51
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 6
Campground Features
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hot showers in campground
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
- Sanitary dump station
- Secluded campsites
Campground Type
- State Parks Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily site rental
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