How much does it cost to get into Gooseberry Falls?
Hours & Dates Park permits: $35 annual, $26 second vehicle, $12 handicapped, or $7 daily. Camping fees are separate. Book an online reservation 24 hours a day.
Do you need a state park sticker for Gooseberry Falls?
Gooseberry Falls has a free parking lot & no park pass is required for entry.
Is kathio state park open?
The building is open year-round. In the winter, it is a great place to warm up after a trip on the park’s many ski trails, or after spending time on the sliding hill right outside.
Can you swim in Gooseberry Falls?
From the Midwest Weekend, website: “Beyond Two Harbors, everyone’s favorite place to wade — and now swim — is Gooseberry Falls State Park. When water flow is low, you can swim in pools at the bottoms of falls.”
Are MN state parks free right now?
All 75 Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas will offer free admission. What that means is that NO vehicle permit will be required (normally $7/day or $35/year). What is this?
What is the largest MN state park?
Croix State Park is Minnesota’s largest state park. It is located in Hinckley, MN, which is just under an hour and a half south of Duluth. It is close to the Wisconsin border. This state park is pretty massive, coming in at about 34,000 acres according to Only in Your State!
Is Gooseberry Falls still frozen?
Gooseberry Falls is open year round. In the winter, the hours are 9-4, but they are extended in the summer. The best time to visit will just depend on how you want to see it. In the winter, the falls are all frozen, which is really cool.
How many acres is kathio State Park?
10,000 acres
Experience over 10,000 acres of hardwood forest, pine stands, lakes and wetlands within the park. View the Rum River as it flows through the park from its source on the southwest shore of Mille Lacs Lake.
Why is it called Gooseberry Falls?
The river was either named after the French explorer Sieur des Groseilliers or after the Anishinabe Indian name, Shab-on-im-i-kan-i-sibi; when translated, both refer to gooseberries. In the 1870s, commercial and sport fishermen began to use this area.
Can you bring dogs to Gooseberry Falls?
If you’d like to take more than one day to soak up this memorable area of our state, dogs are welcome at Gooseberry Falls’ campsites.