Grand Portage National Monument

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Official facts

Protected area: 48,450 acres (19,607 ha).

Designation: D8. Listed as "Grand Portage Reservation" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).

Managed by: G2101.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Camping activity
• Fall foliage scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail
• Paddling (kayak/canoe) water

Shows and experiences

• Historic sites & museum
• Junior Ranger program

Before you go

Mobility

Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.

Limits

Leashed pets are welcome in several areas

Getting there

Traveling northeast or southwest on MN Hwy 61 visitors will see signs alerting the approach to Grand Portage National Monument. A right turn exit lane or left turn from Hwy 61 at the Grand Portage Trading Post will take visitors onto Casino Road. Turn left at the first stop sign from Casino Road to Mile Creek Road. About 3/4 mile on Mile Creek Road, look for the large wooden entrance sign. Turn left up the short hill into the Heritage Center parking lot.

Weather & when to go

Short, warm summers and long, cold winters define the climate of northern Minnesota. Average range of summer temperature is from 55°F to 78°F in July and average range of winter temperatures is from –11°F to 12°F in January. Average annual precipitation in Grand Portage, MN is about 32 inches.

Visitor center

Anishinaabe Oodena (Ojibwe Village) Re-creation

Visitor center

Canoe Warehouse at the Grand Portage Depot

Visitor center

Grand Portage National Monument

Visitor center

Heritage Center

Visitor center

Heritage Center

Visitor center

Heritage Center

Visitor center

Heritage Center — The Heritage Center is also the Park Headquarters. Summer: open 9 am - 5 pm daily. Beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Heritage Center is open 9 am - 4:30 pm. Winter Hours start 10/25/2026: 9 am - 4:30 pm, closed Sundays and Federal holidays. — From Highway 61, turn onto Mile Creek Road (The road the Trading Post/Gas Station is on). Turn Left at the 4-way stop sign. Drive for approximately 3/4 miles and turn left at the large, wooden, Grand Portage National Monument sign. The parking lot is one way, please follow the painted arrows.

Visitor center

Historic Garden at Grand Portage

Visitor center

Kitchen at Grand Portage

Visitor center

North West Company Depot Gatehouse

Facilities on the park map

8 bench, 1 defibrillator, 4 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 4 picnic area, 12 restroom, 10 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds Two backcountry campsites, accessible to hikers and canoeists, are located at the Pigeon River (Canada/U.S. border) end of Grand Portage National Monument. Each campsite is limited to nine people. Camping permits are required and issued by the park. A permit system allows campers to reserve a campsite in advance. Allow a minimum of two weeks in advance for permit processing. · 2 campsites · Accessibility: These backcountry campsites are not ADA accessible.

History

Opened

1960

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened