Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
	Split Rock Lighthouse State Park seen from the shore of Lake Superior
	Location of Split Rock Lighthouse State Park in Minnesota Split Rock Lighthouse State Park (the United States)
Location	Lake, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates	47°11′31″N 91°23′34″W / 47.19194°N 91.39278°W
Area	2,200 acres (8.9 km2)
Elevation	728 ft (222 m)
Established	1945
Named for	Split Rock Lighthouse
Governing body	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is a state park of Minnesota on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It is best known for the picturesque Split Rock Lighthouse, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the United States.^[2] Built by the United States Lighthouse Service in 1910, the lighthouse and some adjacent buildings have been restored and the Minnesota Historical Society operates them as a museum. The 2,200-acre (890 ha) state park offers a unique cart-in campground and scenic trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and bicycling.

^ "Split Rock Lighthouse State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. June 1, 1991. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
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