Fall is a great time to hike the Mount Rose Trail
Grand Portage National Monument
National Monument · MN
Travel into the past to discover the present. Explore the partnership between the Grand Portage Anishinaabe and the North West Company during the North American fur trade. Experience the sights and smells of a bustling depot reconstructed in its historic location. See how it shaped co-management with the NPS today. Follow pathways to the past to imagine a drum echo over Gichigami - Lake Superior.
Park report
Current Alerts
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Campgrounds Available
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Good: campgrounds available in this park1 campground
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available28 activities
Park Name
InfoGrand Portage National Monument
Designation
InfoNational Monument
State(s)
InfoMN
Phone
Info(218) 475-0123
grpo_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe Anishinaabe Oodena (Ojibwe Village), the grounds outside of the palisade, and the Mount Rose and Grand Portage trails are open daily year-round.
Visitor Center: Heritage Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoCommerce, Trade, Explorers and Expeditions + 16 more
Weather Info
InfoShort, 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 –
Getting There
InfoTraveling 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 Tra
Location
Info47.9929° N, -89.7557° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website