State Parks

[TheIceFishingKid]

I am looking at camping at Split Rock Lighthouse state park this summer. Has any one been here and how was it? Is there any place to fish from shore?

[Killdeer]

In my opinion I would just go a few miles down the road to goosebarry falls... it has a nice campground right by the lake and a few places to fish from shore (not sure how good the fishing is)

[Powerstroke]

I've camped at Split Rock before. When I was there all the campsites were "hike-in only". They provide 2 wheeled carts to help haul your gear if you didn't pack for the BWCA. We casted from shore and I canoed a bit on the big lake, but we never caught any fish. Don't let that mean anything though cause I've never caught a fish in Superior and I wouldn't even know where to start. The sites are great but will be reserved early if you choose a holiday weekend.

[TheIceFishingKid]

Really we could stay at any of the state parks as long as its on the lake. Why do you say goosebarry? Is iit nicer?

Thanks

[Killdeer]

In my opinion yes... more to do for the family and better camp spots but it can be hard to get into if you don't make a reservation. But if you get up there during the week or even on a thursday I know of a good spot that is first come first serve and there is only 5 camping spots and not a house on the lake but it's 20 miles from lake superior and 30 miles from split rock but it's free and like I said you'll get a spot as long as you get up there before friday night when everyone comes up if you give me your e-mail I'll send you the info

[TheIceFishingKid]

my email is [email protected]

thank you

[ellroy2]

If you want more space and privacy, go Splitrock. For a State Park, the cart-in sites are really nice if you pick wisely when making a reservation. For fishing, might as well make it to Ely or the Gunflint and stay at a campground on a lake. Trails End on the Gunflint has some nice private spots with good fishing. I am really picky though about staying at campgrounds since I like my space.