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Lake County

Adventures from Minnesota's
North Shore to the Boundary waters

From the Minnesota North Shore to the pristine Boundary Waters Wilderness, you’ll find infinite adventures in Lake County, MN. Just 20 miles north of Duluth, you’ll discover four gorgeous state parks, including Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Gooseberry Falls State Park, Tettegouche State Park, and George Crosby-Manitou State Park

Explore breathtaking views of  Lake Superior and scenic hiking trails featuring rivers, waterfalls, and deep forests.

Additionally, Lake County offers excellent Lake Superior resorts, family-friendly hotels, North Shore campgrounds, and endless outdoor adventuresWe 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.

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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

Julebyen: A Scandinavian Christmas Festival
Dec 6 25
Knife River Recreation Center in Knife River

Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en) means "Christmas Village" in Norwegian.  Julebyen is a centuries-old Scandinavian and German tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday decorations, and music. [...]
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Explore Our Communities

Beaver Bay

Beaver Bay

Beaver Bay The oldest settlement on the north shore Beaver Bay (pop. 121) was founded in 1856 by German immigrants. Visit the Tourist Information Center ...
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Knife River

Knife River

Knife River, MN, was settled by Captain Charles Anderson, a Norwegian seaman born in Oslo in 1840, and his wife Serene. Following the arrival of ...
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Fall Lake Township and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area

In the northern region of Lake County (just east of Ely, MN) you’ll find Fall Lake Township which encompasses a large portion of the Boundary ...
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Finland/Isabella

Finland & Isabella Rugged Wilderness & a Captivating History Finland From MN-61, just over eight miles north on Highway 1, you’ll find the community of ...
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Black Beach from Above

Silver Bay

Silver Bay, Minnesota A north shore gem Silver Bay, nestled in the Sawtooth Mountains, was homesteaded by fisherman Oscar Pederson in 1920; the captain of ...
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Ship watching on Lake Superior

Two Harbors

Two Harbors, Minnesota In the late 1800s, the area of Two Harbors was actually divided into two separate communities, Agate Bay and Burlington. In 1907, ...
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