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.
2024 REVIVAL TOUR
Grammy-award-winning country music band Shenandoah will play at the Lake County Fairgrounds on June 14, 2024. Featuring special guest Rafe Carlson. Tickets are on sale now.
Explorer's guide to North Shore waterfalls
Did you know there are more than 12 waterfalls in Lake County – more than any other county in Minnesota?
You’ll find off-the-beaten-path trails and falls to explore between the North Shore and the Canadian border. Check out the guide below and add these falls to your Minnesota waterfall-viewing bucket list.
hike, Bike, or Ride: Just get outside!
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!