National Monument

Grand Portage National Monument

Grand Portage National Monument is a National Monument in Minnesota. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 1 campground and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Minnesota National Monument No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

Three log buildings with Lake and point of land in background. — Historic Depot, Hat Point · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/grpo

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.

Things to do

Fall colored leaves on the ground with a view of a building through trees along a paty. — Photo: NPS photo

Activities for a Full Day or More

If you have a full day, you have time to see the museum exhibits at the Heritage Center, walk through the historic North West Company Depot, have a picnic along Lake Superior, and hike to the top of Mount Rose or a part of the Grand Portage Trail.

1-3 Days Year-round Reservation required Pets allowed

Cultural Demonstrations

A small bird with brownish wings, white throat, and yellow eyebrows. — Photo: NPS Photo

Birding on Mount Rose

From the Heritage Center parking lot to the top of Mount Rose and down to the Historic Depot, you'll pass through different habitats. Listen for Merlins and White-throated Sparrows, watch Turkey Vultures soar, and warblers flit among the branches.

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Birdwatching

Books and other merchandise arrange on a tables and shelves. — Photo: NPS Photo / GM Spoto

Browse the Bookstore

A selection of books and souvenirs are available for sale in the bookstore.

Year-round

Bookstore and Park Store

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Activities the NPS lists for Grand Portage.

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingGroup CampingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsPaddlingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

The Anishinaabe Oodena (Ojibwe Village), the grounds outside of the palisade, and the Mount Rose and Grand Portage trails are open daily year-round.

Trails & Grounds
Day	Hours
Monday	Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday	Sunrise to Sunset
Friday	Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday	Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday	Sunrise to Sunset

Weather: 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…

Contact and directions

Phone: (218) 475-0123
Email: [email protected]
Address: 170 Mile Creek Road, Grand Portage, MN 55605
Coordinates: 47.9929, -89.7557· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Campgrounds

Campground	Total sites	Reservable	First-come	RVs	Fee	Reserve
Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds	2	2	0	No	Free	Reservation site

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/grpo/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.