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Ancient granite rising above the waters of Grassy Bay.

Ancient granite rising above the waters of Grassy Bay.

Voyageurs National Park

National Park · MN

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.

Park report

Alert: Park Closure

Alert

How this is rated

Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/notices

Partial Trail Closure: Echo Bay (Nov. 6 - 22)

Entrance Fee

Good

How this is rated

Good: free entry

Free — no entrance fee

Visitor Centers

Good

4 visitor centers

Activities Available

Good

How this is rated

Good: many activities available

48 activities

Park Name

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Voyageurs National Park

Designation

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National Park

State(s)

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MN

Phone

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(218)-283-6600

Email

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VOYA_info@nps.gov

Operating Hours

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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.

Campgrounds

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No campgrounds listed

Visitor Center: Rainy Lake Visitor Center

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See park for hours

Visitor Center: Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center

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See park for hours

Visitor Center: Ash River Visitor Center

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See park for hours

Themes & Topics

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Aviation, Dams, Industry + 34 more

Weather Info

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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 averag

Getting There

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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/P

Location

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48.4837° N, -92.8383° W

Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website