Grand Portage State Park is a 291 acre state park at the northeastern tip of Minnesota, USA, on the Canada–United States border.
The hike to the waterfall is only a half of a mile and is on a part paved trail and boardwalk. Stairs at the waterfall will take you to three different viewing areas.
Visitors may see osprey, great-blue heron, eagles, otter, beavers, white-tail deer, black bear , or even moose while hiking in the park.
There are many different spices of plants and trees growing in the park. We found the red berries, know as Thimbleberries, to be very interesting. They can be eaten, but are very tart.
Sitting on the United States - Canada border, roaring water plunges 120 feet over High Falls into the Pigeon River in the Grand Portage State Park.
Hours:
Hours vary by season. Check here for times.
Directions
From the town of Grand Marais, Minnesota, travel north on State Highway 61 for about 36 miles to the Canadian Border. The park entrance is on the west side of the highway, just before you come to the U.S. Customs Station on the US/Canada border.
Camping/Lodging
The park is for day use only. There are no campsites at this park. However, camping is available six miles south of the park at Grand Portage Marina and RV Park.
Parking
Permits are required for most state parks in Minnesota. We paid $7 for a day pass (good for all state parks) and it is well worth the money. You can pick up a pass at any state park.
Happy Travels!