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Northern Lights over Voyageurs National Park waters

Experience the Aurora Borealis at Voyageurs National Park

For peace and quiet explore the backcountry of the Kabetogama Peninsula

Orange tinted sky with islands scattered throughout the still lake.

Enjoy a sunset in Voyageurs National Park.

Explore the unique geology of Voyageurs National Park and see our story unfold.

orange, yellow, and green colors are showing in the fall foliage

The mix of hardwood and conifers create inspiring scenic views especially in the fall.

A view of a lake peaks through a stand of pine trees.

Get outside and hiking on one of our many trails.

Physical Address:

Voyageurs National Park Headquarters

360 Hwy 11 East

International Falls, MN 56649

Mailing Address:

Voyageurs National Park Headquarters

360 Hwy 11 East

International Falls, MN 56649

contact-details

Phone Number: (218)-283-6600 Voice

Email Address: VOYA_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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 designation:National Park

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Park 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.

Weather Information:

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.