National Park Guide

Voyageurs National Park

Minnesota, US

A waterway wilderness of interconnected lakes and over 900 islands where the legacy of French-Canadian fur traders lives on.

218,222

Acres

Trails

1975

Established

240,000

Annual Visitors

Quick Info

Season

Year-round

Entrance Fee

Free

Nearest Airport

Falls International Airport (INL), 30 minutes

Best Months

June, July, August

Highlights

Rainy Lake and Kabetogama Lake boat tours
Ellsworth Rock Gardens on Kabetogama Lake
Northern lights viewing
Kettle Falls historic portage
Ice road and winter recreation

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Top Trails

Featured trailheads in Voyageurs National Park

Blind Ash Bay Trail

Moderate

2.5 miles round trip

200 ft gain

Locator Lake Trail

Moderate

4.0 miles round trip

300 ft gain

Echo Bay Trail

Easy

2.5 miles round trip

100 ft gain

Oberholtzer Trail

Easy

1.7 miles loop

100 ft gain

Kab-Ash Trail

Strenuous

9.5 miles round trip

500 ft gain

About Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota preserves a vast network of interconnected waterways that once served as the highway for French-Canadian fur traders known as voyageurs. The park encompasses four major lakes, over 900 islands, and pristine boreal forest teeming with wildlife including wolves, bears, moose, loons, and bald eagles, all accessible primarily by water.

In-Depth Guide

Voyageurs National Park Guide: Best Activities, When to Visit & Where to Stay

Plan your trip to Voyageurs National Park. Top paddling routes, best months to visit, where to stay, and essential tips for Minnesota's water wilderness.

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Cantilever Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

$$$

Boutique 3-star hotel in Ranier on Rainy Lake with rooftop sauna, on-site distillery and cocktail room, restaurant, beach access, and spectacular lake views.

10 min drive$180-300/night

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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - International Falls

Modern hotel in International Falls with free breakfast at The Falls Bistro, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, free airport shuttle, and lake views.

20 min drive$130-200/night

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AmericInn by Wyndham International Falls

Comfortable 3-star hotel on Rainy River with free breakfast buffet, indoor pool, hot tub, 24-hour fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, and beautiful landscaping.

20 min drive$100-170/night

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Voyageurs National Park vs Isle Royale National Park

Choose Isle Royale for a true wilderness island experience with no roads and legendary solitude. Choose Voyageurs for accessible water-based recreation and stunning lake country accessible by motorboat.

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