Northern Lights Over Kabetogama. Photo: NPS Photo / Daniel Dendler
- Entrance
- Free
- Nonresident fee
- None
- Park annual pass
- Not sold
- Payment
- Card only, no cash
Work out the cost for your group
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.
Things to do
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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 Blind Ash Bay Trail
This narrow, winding, rocky trail exposes users to the wonders of the boreal forest.
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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.
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Recreational Fishing in Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park has many options for the aspiring or experienced angler.
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Visit the Ethno-botanical Garden
This one-acre garden of native plants restores a site that had been overtaken by invasive plants.
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Watch the Northern Lights Over Voyageurs National Park
The Aurora Borealis, also known as northern lights, are radiant colors that light up the night sky over middle and high latitudes of the northern hemisphere, including at Voyageurs National Park.
Photos
Kabetogama Lake Photo: NPS Photo / Billy Flynn 
Ellsworth Rock Gardens Photo: NPS Photo / Billy Flynn 
Kettle Falls Hotel Photo: NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Entrance fees
This park has no entrance fee.
Reservations
NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.
Weather and seasons
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.
Hours
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.
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.
Visitor centers
- Rainy Lake Visitor Center
- Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center
- Ash River Visitor Center
- Crane Lake Visitor Center
Alerts
- Park Closure: Increased bear activity and Dryweed Island area closures
