2023 park status: | This park is currently closed to vehicular traffic. A new road and parking will be constructed in 2023. Until that time, the park is only accessible using the Lakewalk. |
Location: | Access at Congdon Boulevard & Brighton Beach Rd, Duluth, MN 55804. Latitude: 46.839241 Longitude: -91.99856 |
Site ownership: | City of Duluth |
General description: | Multiple rocky beach launch sites surrounded by boulders and rock slabs. |
Amenities: | Variety of parking options, picnic tables, pavilion, portable toilets, canoe rental rack, and multiple beach access points. |
Nearby sights: | North Shore of Lake Superior, Glensheen Mansion, Brighton Beach, and the mouth of the Lester River. |
Boat launch type: | Non-motorized boat launch only. |
Paddler level: | Expert. Paddlers may experience extreme water temperatures and wave conditions. Coastal terrain is rocky and hazardous. Weather on Lake Superior is unpredictable and can change rapidly. |