WELCOME TO

Lake County

wild. rugged. north.

Infinite adventures from
the North Shore to the Boundary waters

Lake County in Minnesota sits along the Lake Superior North Shore from Knife River to Little Marais. It extends north to the Canadian Border, near Ely, MN, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Lake County boasts four gorgeous state parks, including Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Gooseberry Falls State Park, Tettegouche State Park, and George Crosby-Manitou State Park. Our state parks offer many miles of scenic hiking trails featuring rivers, waterfalls, and deep forests.

You’ll find breathtaking views of the Lake Superior shoreline, excellent lakeshore resorts, hotels, campgrounds, and endless outdoor adventures! We welcome you to Lake County.

There's snow place like lake county.

When the snow falls, northern Minnesota transforms into a winter wonderland. From snowshoeing or hiking through our scenic state parks, blazing new trails on a sled, or simply soaking in the magical beauty of new-fallen snow, Lake County makes the ultimate winter adventure destination.

Browse our Winter Adventure Guide for winter activity recommendations and tips for a grand up-north getaway.

Bike, Ride, or ski: Just get outside!

Ice Fishing

Snowmobiling

Fat-Biking

snowshoeing & winter hiking

ATV & OHV Riding

Parks & Trails

Curling

Nordic Skiing

Winter Waterfalls

Everyone can do their part to Care for Lake County by following our Leave No Trace principles.

Take the Pledge and receive a free sticker and a mini North Shore hiking guide!

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Featured events

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Dec 10 23

Paul Van Hoven Park in Two Harbors

The Christmas Tea on the Edna G is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Edna G, a non-profit dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the tug, Edna G, which was built in 1896 for the D.M.& I.R. railroad. The tea starts the day after Thanksgiving, Nov 24th, and is held every weekend [...]

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Dec 17 23

Paul Van Hoven Park in Two Harbors

Winter Makers Market

Dec 10 23

Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors

The annual Winter Makers Market is back at Castle Danger Brewery on Sunday, December 10th! From 12-5 pm, check out gifts and goodies from talented local vendors. Learn more here!

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Dec 10 23

Paul Van Hoven Park in Two Harbors

Craft, Shop & Snack

Dec 13 23

North Shore Area Partners in Silver Bay

Join us at North Shore Area Partners for our first ever Craft, Shop & Snack on Wednesday, December 13 starting at 4 pm! Enjoy free snacks while you shop with local vendors for the holidays! Also, we'll have a free crafting activity: Sock Gnomes! There will be a door prize and we'll start selling tickets [...]