Grand Portage National Monument
National Monument · Minnesota · National Park Service
- Camping
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.
Plan your visit
Trails & hiking
Hiking
Camping
Camping · Backcountry Camping · Group Camping
Site types & reservations: see the official site.
Know before you go
- Phone
- (218) 475-0123
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
Things to do
Highlights: Commerce · Trade · Explorers and Expeditions · Native American Heritage · Animals · Birds · Fish · Forests and Woodlands · Geology · Lakes · Night Sky · Aurora Borealis · River and Riparian · Rock Landscapes and Features · Scenic Views · Trails · Water Trails · Wetlands · Wilderness
Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Craft Demonstrations · Cultural Demonstrations · Canoe or Kayak Camping · Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Living History · Reenactments · Paddling · Junior Ranger Program · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Photos
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NPS Photo / A. Nyiri -
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NPS Photo / GM Spoto
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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12