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.

Hours

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.

Weather

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.

Things to do

Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking, Biking, Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Canoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Cultural Demonstrations, Dining, Fishing, Food, Freshwater Fishing, Freshwater Swimming, Front-Country Hiking, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Group Camping, Guided Tours, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Living History, Motorized Boating, Museum Exhibits, Paddling, Park Film, Picnicking, RV Camping, Reenactments, Sailing, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Skiing, Snow Tubing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Stargazing, Swimming, Tubing, Water Skiing, Wildlife Watching.