Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

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

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.

Overview

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.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

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

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

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.

Getting there

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.

Visitor centers

Weather

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.

Phone: (218)-283-6600

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

Photograph of northern lights over a lake.
Northern Lights Over Kabetogama · NPS Photo / Daniel Dendler
Photograph of lake in distance viewed through trees.
Kabetogama Lake · NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of landscape with large boulders and rock sculptures.
Ellsworth Rock Gardens · NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of rustic wooden sign on building front with "Kettle Falls Hotel" painted in red.
Kettle Falls Hotel · NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of person snowshoeing across frozen lake with snowy trees in the background.
Snowshoeing Near Ash River · Hannah Olson
Photograph of person standing next to brown national park sign at night with northern lights.
Northern Lights Voyageurs Sign · John Keefover

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