National Park
Voyageurs National Park
- Midwest
- 9 hikes
- 4 places to see
- 1 current alert
Current alerts
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Closure
Increased bear activity and Dryweed Island area closures
Due to unsafe bear‑human interactions, all of the Dryweed Island area's campsites, houseboat sites, and day use sites are closed. See below for a full list of sites covered by the closure. This time of year typically brings increased bear activity throughout the park. Visitors should remain bear awa…
From the National Park Service, as of October 30, 2026, 5:15 pm. Check nps.gov before you go.
Latest news
- Cattail Removal to Continue in Voyageurs National Park to Restore Wetland Habitat
- Voyageurs National Park Releases Floodplain Statement of Findings for Kettle Falls Power Line Replacement
- Voyageurs National Park to Conduct Winter Cattail Burns
- 2026 Expected Business Potential at Voyageurs National Park
About Voyageurs
Voyageurs National Park spans 218,000 acres of lakes, forests, and streams in northern Minnesota. Established in 1975, the park is named after the French-Canadian Voyageurs who once navigated these abundant waters. Voyageurs National Park provides exceptional opportunities for recreation and exploration amidst landscapes rich in natural beauty, history, and cultural heritage.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Midwest
- State
- Minnesota
- Designation
- National Park
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Hikes on this page
- 9
- Places to see
- 4
- Articles
- 4
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Voyageurs.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
Park Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day.
Voyageurs is open 24-hours a day year-round, although activities and services are limited after visitor center hours. Please note that early spring and late fall may present hazards on the lake with thin ice; use caution.
Weather and when to go
There are four distinct seasons in Voyageur country. During June, July, and August periods of fine, mild weather prevail. The frost-free season averages 120 days from June to mid-September. The average ice-out date is May 3. The first measurable snowfall occurs in late October and the last in late April or early May.
Getting there
Voyageurs National Park is located in Northern Minnesota near the Canadian border. Access to Voyageurs is available from many points along Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Ash River, Crane Lake, and Orr/Pelican Lake. The park's visitor centers and many trails can be reached by car, but much of Voyageurs is best explored by boat. All campsites in the park, except primitive, require a boat to reach.
- Gateway towns
- International Falls, MN · Kabetogama, MN
- Nearest airports
- Falls International Airport (INL) · Duluth International Airport (DLH)
Contact the park
- Address
- Voyageurs National Park, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, 1797 Township Rd 342, International Falls, MN 56649
- Phone
- (218) 283-6600
- VOYA_info@nps.gov
- Official site
- nps.gov/voya
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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A day-by-day plan for Voyageurs
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Where to stay for Voyageurs
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International Falls, MN Closest
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Kabetogama, MN
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Guided tours and trips
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Things to do in Voyageurs
The park service's own list, with how long each takes.
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Hike Blind Ash Bay Trail
This narrow, winding, rocky trail exposes users to the wonders of the boreal forest. This path is great for birding, it is also frequented by deer and other wildlife. From closed…
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Hike the Locator Lake Trail
Please note: The Cranberry Creek Portage Trail into Locator Lake from Rainy Lake has been permanently closed. Explore this two-mile, one-way hike as an afternoon adventure, or use…
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Hike Black Bay Beaver Pond Trail
Take a boat one mile from the visitor center and hike this trail through northern pine country to a scenic, active beaver pond.
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Hike the Oberholtzer Trail
Wander through deciduous and conifer forest as the trail twists around the edge of a cattail filled wetland and past rocks deposited by ancient glaciers. Look for signs of wildlif…
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Hike Echo Bay Trail
This wide trail showcases the transition between deciduous and boreal forests as you pass through lowlands and rocky outcrops. With views of wetlands created by the engineering ge…
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Rainy Lake Recreation Trail
The Rainy Lake Recreation Trail offers visitors a peaceful experience as it meanders along the park road, into the woods, and around rock outcrops. This paved trail is a great opt…
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Hike the Sullivan Bay Trail
This easy hike along an old forest road leads you through both coniferous and deciduous forest. The trail ends at a viewpoint on Sullivan Bay with a picnic table and fire ring. It…
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Hike Beaver Pond Overlook Trail
A short uphill hike through an aspen and pine forest leads to a rocky outcrop high above a beaver pond. Although beavers are no longer active at this pond, this trail provides gre…
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Hike Voyageurs Forest Overlook Trail
This short trail takes you through a section of forest revealing the changes in the forest at different elevations. Growing trees have blocked the overlook that used to be at the…
Places to see
Visitor centers & lodging
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