Judge C. R. Magney State Park Park
State park featuring the Devil's Kettle waterfall
In northeastern Minnesota, Judge C. R. Magney State Park protects the Brule River gorge and the Devil's Kettle waterfall, where one branch disappears into a pothole. Hikers come for trails, river views and winter cross-country skiing.
Judge C. R. Magney State Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Judge C. R. Magney State Park#
Judge C. R. Magney State Park lies on the north shore of Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota. The park is accessed via County roads off Minnesota State Highways in Cook County. The nearest town with services is Grand Marais; from there it’s a drive generally under an hour depending on exact park entrance.
Tips for Visiting Judge C. R. Magney State Park#
- Hike to Devil's Kettle and the waterfall viewpoints early in the day to avoid afternoon crowds.
- Trail conditions can be muddy after rains - microspikes or traction devices help in colder months.
- Bring binoculars for birdwatching along the rivers and forest edges; warblers and flycatchers are common in summer.
Best Time to Visit Judge C. R. Magney State Park#
Best from late spring through autumn for hiking and waterfall views; winter access may be limited by snow and ice.
Weather & Climate near Judge C. R. Magney State Park#
Judge C. R. Magney State Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (738 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -18° - -8° | -21° | 37 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -17° - -6° | -19° | 25 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -11° - 0° | -11° | 42 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -3° - 7° | -2° | 52 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 73 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 91 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 11° - 23° | 17° | 89 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 11° - 22° | 17° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 7° - 17° | 12° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 1° - 11° | 3° | 66 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -5° - 2° | -6° | 52 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -13° - -4° | -16° | 40 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |