About Grand Portage National Monument
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 a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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 January. Average annual precipitation in Grand Portage, MN is about 32 inches.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Minnesota. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
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.
Activities
Getting There
Traveling 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 Trading Post will take visitors onto Casino Road. Turn left at the first stop sign from Casino Road to Mile Creek Road. About 3/4 mile on Mile Creek Road, look for the large wooden entrance sign. Turn left up the short hill into the Heritage Center parking lot.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Hike Gichi Onigaming (Grand Portage)
Several options exist for exploring the Grand Portage. From a canoe adventure starting in the Boundary Waters to a short…
Hike Grand Portage Trails
Hike the Mount Rose Trail for stunning views of Grand Portage Bay and the Depot. To experience the trek the…
Browse the Bookstore
A selection of books and souvenirs are available for sale in the bookstore.
Visit the Reconstructed North West Company Depot
Boozhoo! Bonjour! Welcome to the Depot! In the days of the fur trade, a great variety of people passed through its gates…
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…
Earn a Grand Portage Junior Ranger Badge
Junior Rangers have fun discovering history, while learning about why we need to protect the special treasures found in our…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.