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

09 Dec

Santa at the Lighthouse

Dec 9 23

Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors

Have you ever wanted an epic backdrop for your family photos with Santa Claus? Do you like donating to a worthy cause? On December 9 and 16, you can do both. With an item donation, you can get your photo taken with Santa against the backdrop of a wintry Split Rock Lighthouse. On both days, [...]

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

North Shore Pancake 10 And Under Spiel

Dec 8 23

Two Harbors Curling Club in Two Harbors

Pancakes and curling - the perfect thing to do on a December weekend! Gather your team and register below. There is a guarantee of three games. Games will be played Friday through Sunday! Learn more here!

Brunch with Santa

Dec 9 23

The Tipsy Mosquito in Two Harbors

Head to the Tipsy Mosquito for brunch on December 9th. Santa will be there! Call 218-595-1174 to get your tickets! Please bring a non-perishable food item they can donate to the local food shelf! Click here to learn more!

09 Dec

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore

Dec 9 23

French River Lutheran Church in Duluth

SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS ON THE SHORE We will have fresh baked breads, fancy baked goods, lefse, candy and canned goods available for you to purchase. Local Artisans and Crafters will have their items available for your Christmas shopping pleasure. Our "FIKA Cafe" will be serving soups, sandwiches and desserts for you to enjoy. Come stop by [...]