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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=48.6315&b_tl_lng=-93.2036&b_br_lat=48.2993&b_br_lng=-92.4539","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Voyageurs%20National%20Park","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/325E7D4A-919F-7E79-851567904D618FBF.jpg","title":"Grassy Bay Cliffs","alt":"Photograph of granite cliffs topped with trees alongside a blue lake.","caption":"Ancient granite rising above the waters of Grassy Bay.","credit":"Erik Fremstad","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/31EDB5D6-FA28-880B-80068EB62E6C86CC.jpg","title":"Northern Lights Over Kabetogama","alt":"Photograph of northern lights over a lake.","caption":"Northern lights over Kabetogama Lake.","credit":"NPS Photo / Daniel Dendler","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/326AE66F-9AD6-4E13-B9F5362F632938E3.jpg","title":"Kabetogama Lake","alt":"Photograph of lake in distance viewed through trees.","caption":"Forest and lakes of Voyageurs National Park","credit":"NPS Photo / Billy Flynn","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/31FEBCCF-A01E-F585-A3C320EC62281F40.jpg","title":"Ellsworth Rock Gardens","alt":"Photograph of landscape with large boulders and rock sculptures.","caption":"The Ellsworth Rock Gardens have been known as the “Showplace of Lake Kabetogama” since the 1940s.","credit":"NPS Photo / Billy Flynn","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3217C0E8-C190-CF7F-A6E1AB89FFB0A91D.jpg","title":"Kettle Falls Hotel","alt":"Photograph of rustic wooden sign on building front with \"Kettle Falls Hotel\" painted in red.","caption":"The Kettle Falls Hotel has accommodated and entertained travelers since 1913.","credit":"NPS Photo / Billy Flynn","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/346648CD-D9F0-0C44-534EFDC83E943712.jpg","title":"Snowshoeing Near Ash River","alt":"Photograph of person snowshoeing across frozen lake with snowy trees in the background.","caption":"Snowshoeing across a frozen lake near Ash River.","credit":"Hannah Olson","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/348980CA-9854-D30A-19C354E3423538FE.jpg","title":"Northern Lights Voyageurs Sign","alt":"Photograph of person standing next to brown national park sign at night with northern lights.","caption":"Voyageurs National Park shines as a certified International Dark Sky Park.","credit":"John Keefover","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Cultural Demonstrations","Astronomy","Stargazing","Biking","Boating","Motorized Boating","Sailing","Boat Tour","Camping","Backcountry Camping","Canoe or Kayak Camping","Group Camping","RV Camping","Fishing","Freshwater Fishing","Food","Dining","Picnicking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Boat Tour","Hiking","Backcountry Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Living History","Reenactments","Paddling","Canoeing","Canoe or Kayak Camping","Kayaking","Junior Ranger Program","Tubing","Snow Tubing","Skiing","Cross-Country Skiing","Snowmobiling","Snowshoeing","Swimming","Freshwater Swimming","Water Skiing","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Park Film","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Aviation","Dams","Industry","Mills","Mining","Logging and Timber Cutting","Landscape Design","Native American Heritage","Schools and Education","Transportation","Roads, Routes and Highways","Westward Expansion","The Gold Rush","Animals","Birds","Cats (wild)","Fish","Wolves","Climate Change","Fire","Forests and Woodlands","Coniferous Forests","Deciduous Forests","Geology","Glaciers","Lakes","Natural Sounds","Night Sky","Astronomy","Aurora Borealis","Rock Landscapes and Features","Scenic Views","Trails","Wetlands","Marshes","Swamps","Wilderness"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Park Hours","description":"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.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"(218)-283-6600","email":"VOYA_info@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Rainy Lake Visitor Center","description":"The closest visitor center to International Falls, the Rainy Lake Visitor Center hours of operation vary with the season. The visitor center offers an exhibit area, displays, a bookstore, a staffed information desk, a children's activity table, and a theater for viewing the park film. A free public boat launch provides access to Rainy Lake during the warm season, and access for cars on the Rainy Lake Ice Road during the winter. ","url":"","lat":48.58470942839927,"lon":-93.16114640169695},{"name":"Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center","description":"Nestled along the southwest shoreline of Kabetogama Lake, the visitor center is in the small community of Kabetogama. The Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center is open during our summer season from late May to late September and is closed through the winter.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":48.44499867851171,"lon":-93.02999338665637},{"name":"Ash River Visitor Center","description":"The Ash River Visitor Center is open during our summer season from late May to late September. Ash River Visitor Center is closed over the winter season. The Ash River Visitor Center is located in the historic Meadwood Lodge. Take a moment to explore this historic, rustic building. Watch your head, as some interior doorways were constructed for shorter individuals.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm","lat":48.435601853333,"lon":-92.85043063039052},{"name":"Crane Lake Visitor Center","description":"Located in the town of Crane Lake, the newest visitor center at Voyageurs National Park features an exhibit area, seating, an information desk, and a conference room for viewing the park film. Just next door is the Crane Lake Voyageur RV Park and Campground, offering convenient access to water activities and outdoor adventures.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/voya/getinvolved/crane-lake-visitor-center-project.htm","lat":48.26371414229683,"lon":-92.48848915100098}],"campgrounds":[],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"superior-national-forest","km":127},{"slug":"zz-fws-zz","km":150},{"slug":"chippewa-national-forest","km":154},{"slug":"rice-lake-national-wildlife-refuge","km":221},{"slug":"agassiz-national-wildlife-refuge","km":230},{"slug":"apostle-islands-national-lakeshore","km":235}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=voya"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.625Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Partial Trail Closure: Echo Bay (Nov. 6 - 22)","text":"A portion of the Echo Bay Trail in Kabetogama will be temporarily closed Nov. 6–22 during hunting season. The closure affects the easternmost section of the trail and is intended to minimize conflicts between trail users and promote visitor safety. Closure signs will be posted along the affected trail sections. Visitors are asked to respect all posted closures during this time.","url":null,"updated":"2026-11-04 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-83168B4E-78AF-4E41-8995-790898D04E4C"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/voyageurs-national-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/voyageurs-national-park.geojson"}