Voyageurs National Park landscape
Minnesota · Est. 1975

Voyageurs

America's only water-based national park — accessible only by boat.

230K
visits/yr
1,420 ft
high point
Free
entrance
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Entrance
Free
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→Rainy Lake — 220 islands accessible by boat
→Northern lights — prime viewing Sept–March
→Kettle Falls Hotel — remote 1910 resort, no road access
→Wolves, moose, and black bear — common wildlife
⚠ Before you go
!No roads in the park — boat or floatplane access only
!Lakes can turn dangerous in storms — check weather
!Ice roads replace boat routes November through March
When to visit

Voyageurs by Season

Summer (Jun–Sep)
Boating and kayaking season.
Fall (Sep–Oct)
Northern lights. Foliage.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Ice roads. Northern lights.
Spring (Apr–May)
Ice out. Park reopening.
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