Split Rock Lighthouse is a Minnesota Historical Society site on the Lake Superior shore near Two Harbors, inside a Minnesota state park. The U.S. Lighthouse Service completed the light station in 1910 after a November 1905 gale wrecked nearly 30 ships. Visitors can buy a grounds pass or book keeper's tours and holiday tours.
- Historic Sitetype of place
- Two Harborswhere it is
- Publishedhours on the official page
- Publishedadmission on the official page
Visit Facts
- Address3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Phone218-226-6372
- Hours (read November 1, 2026)Season "October 20, 2026 – January 4, 2027": Monday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday Closed; Thursday through Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. (Page lists only this season; as printed, the Monday and Thursday-Sunday rows both read 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.)
- AdmissionGrounds Pass $8 (no lighthouse or keeper's home access); Keeper's Tour $25 (MNHS members save 20%), capacity 10; Christmas at the Lighthouse $20 (free for MNHS members), runs November 27 – December 27, 10 per tour. Museums for All (free admission) and Museums on Us are listed.
- ReservationsTickets are sold through the site's "Get tickets" link; tours have limited capacity.
- Official pagemnhs.org
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Light station completed | 1910 |
| Years guiding mariners | 1910 to 1969 |
| Reason built | Followed a November 1905 gale that wrecked nearly 30 ships |
| Setting | Within a Minnesota state park on the Lake Superior shoreline |
| Parking | Free for Historic Site visitors during site hours only; a State Park vehicle permit is required during off hours |
| Pets | Not allowed in the Visitor Center or the Historic Site; leashed (six feet max) allowed in the parking lot, outside the Visitor Center, the pet exercise area and the trail to the Lake; service animals allowed in all public areas |
| Live camera | A live camera view of the lighthouse is on the site |
What We Could Not Verify
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- Hours, prices and closures change. Confirm on the official page before you go.
- Map point: no official coordinate was published, so we do not show a map.
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- Grand Portage National Monument
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Superior Hiking Trail
- Cascade River State Park
- George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
- Gooseberry Falls State Park
- Grand Portage State Park
- Jay Cooke State Park
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site?
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site is in Two Harbors, Minnesota. The official address is 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd., Two Harbors, MN 55616.
What does Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site cost?
Grounds Pass $8 (no lighthouse or keeper's home access); Keeper's Tour $25 (MNHS members save 20%), capacity 10; Christmas at the Lighthouse $20 (free for MNHS members), runs November 27 – December 27, 10 per tour. Museums for All (free admission) and Museums on Us are listed.
Are dogs allowed at Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site?
Not allowed in the Visitor Center or the Historic Site; leashed (six feet max) allowed in the parking lot, outside the Visitor Center, the pet exercise area and the trail to the Lake; service animals allowed in all public areas
Sources
- Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site (MNHS) (read November 1, 2026).
- Split Rock hours and tickets (MNHS) (read November 1, 2026).
- Split Rock pets (MNHS) (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.