Voyageurs National Park Custom Search The park lies in the southern part of the Canadian Shield, representing some of the oldest exposed rock formations in the world. This bedrock has been shaped and carved by at least four periods of glaciation. The topography of the park is rugged and varied; rolling hills are interspersed between bogs, beaver ponds, swamps, islands, small lakes and four large lakes. In the years since the last glaciation, a thin layer of soil has been created which supports the boreal forest ecosystem, the 'North Woods' of Voyageurs National Park. This land is rich in human history. Named for the Voyageurs, French-Canadian canoe-men who traveled these waters in their birch-bark canoes from the Great Lakes to the interior of the western United States and Canada. Modern voyageurs continue to ply these waters. The water, accompanying scenery, geology and rich cultural and natural resources that give Voyageurs its national significance, merits its protection for the enjoyment of present and future generations. On the northern edge of Minnesota's border, 55 miles of the park meander along the Canadian border with Ontario. Voyageurs is about 15 miles east of International Falls, MN and 300 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Voyageurs is a water based park. Access to the Kabetogama peninsula, the islands and nearly all of the park's shoreline is by watercraft. Free public boat ramps and parking are available at the park's visitor centers and at the Kabetogama State Forest Campgrounds.     CONTACTS Email - VOYA_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 218-285-7407 Write to 3131 Highway 53 South International Falls, MN 56649-8904 Phone Headquarters - 218-283-9821 Visitor Information (TTY) - 218-286-5261 Visitor Information - 218-286-5258 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Open all year round with boating, fishing, and swimming in the summer and skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in the winter. Getting There PLANE - Air travelers can take advantage of the International Falls, MN or Hibbing, MN airports. Rental cars and hotel shuttles are available at the airports. CAR - Voyageurs is 5 hours North of Minneapolis-St. Paul on I-35 and Hwy 53, 3 hours North of Duluth on Hwy 53, and 4 hours from Winnipeg. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Greyhound buse line from Duluth, MN. Weather & Climate Voyageurs has a cool, continental climate with short, warm summers followed by long winters. Avg summer temps are 60 degrees F to 80 degrees F; winter temps range from 0 degrees F to 20 degrees F. Accessibility All Visitor Centers and tour boats are wheelchair accessible. The main floor, trails, docks, and villas at Kettle Falls are all wheelchair accessible. The first half of the Oberholtzer trail at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center, the Beaver Pond Trail, and the Kabetogama Lake Overlook Trail near the Ash River Visitor Center are fully accessible. The park also has a fully accessible campsite, with lift, on Namakan Lake. It is available by reservation at the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center. Getting Around Voyageurs National Park is over 1/3 water. Most trails and all campsites are accessible by a boat. CAMPING Various Open All Year On the four large lakes, the park has 215 individual tent camping, houseboat, or day use sites. Overnight sites have been developed for a single party with tent pads, fire ring, picnic table, privy, and bear locker. Day use sites have been developed for two separate parties with picnic tables, fire rings, and privy. All overnight sites and most day use sites are accessible only by boat. Request a Camping Brochure/Map For More Information on this campground please call 218-283-9821 LODGING Kettle Falls Hotel Kettle Falls Hotel has rooms furnished with Kettle Falls antiques, Villas available in units, ketchenettes, and suites. Boats and motors, canoes, and kayaks are available for rent. Fishing licenses, border crossing permit forms, boat portaging, guide service, fishing tackle and cleaning facilities, and many more. Check the Kettle Falls Hotel web site for more information and rates. For More Information on this lodging please call 1-888-534-6835 FACILITIES Visitor Centers ASH RIVER Phone - 218-374-3221 Location - Head south of International Falls on Highway 53 for 30 miles. Signs will show where to turn onto county road. Follow the road and signs to the Ash River Visitor Center. Closures - Closed during the winter months. Special Programs - Blind Ash Bay Trail Hike, Kid's Afternoon Adventure, Beaver Pond Explore, Winter: Wolf Howling. Exhibits - Ash River Visitor Center is the Historic Meadwood Lodge and an exhibit explaining the construction of this log building. Available Facilities - Picnic Area and day use docking and boat launch. Three large parking areas for vehicles with trailers. Forest Overlook has picnic area and 1/4 loop trail. Beaver Pond Overlook has a short trail to a wildlife veiwing area. Kabetogama Overlook has a 1/8 mile fully accessible trail to a panoramic view of Kabatogama Narrows. Blind Ash Bay Trail is a trail that can be accessed from the Visitor Center of the Kabatogama Overlook Parking Lot. KABETOGAMA LAKE Phone - 218-875-2111 Location - 24 miles south of International Falls on Highway 53. Signs will show the turn onto Hwy 122. Follow the road past Woodenfrog State Campground to the Visitor Center. Closures - Closed during winter months. Special Programs - Birds B4 Breakfast Hike, Morning Canoe Trip, Kids Explore Voyageurs, Evening Campfire Programs. Stargazer Cruise, Kettle Falls Cruise, Back Bays Wildlife Adventure, Sunset Wildlife Cruise, Kids Safari Cruise, Walleye Shorelunch Cruise. Exhibits - Bald Eagle exhibit, Wildlife Veiwing exhibit, and Fresh Water Aquarium. Available Facilities - Picnic Areas, boat launch, and free parking for vehicles and vehicles with trailers. RAINY LAKE Phone - 218-286-5258 Location - Located 10 miles east of International Falls on Highway 11. Signs will show the road to the Visitor Center. Closures - Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter. Special Programs - Junior Ranger Program, North Canoe Voyage, Morning Canoe Adventure, Evening Canoe Adventure, Patio Talks, Wildlife Walks, Winter Programs Exhibits - 'River of Lakes, Roads of Ice' explores the natural and cultural history of these lakes that were used for transportation over them, Fur Trade Exhibits, Phenology / Touch Table exhibit. Available Facilities - Orientation Film, Fur Trade Film, Oberholtzer Trail, a 1/2 mile trail, boat launch, canoe launch, free parking lots, and in winter access to the Rainy Lake Ice Road. Picnic Area and day use boat slips.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Voyageurs National Park.   Campgrounds Near Voyageurs National Park: International Voyageurs RV Park, International Falls, 1 miles away Arnold's Campground, International Falls, 1 miles away Rainy River Housing Co, International Falls, 2 miles away Eric's Place, International Falls, 15 miles away   Marinas Near Voyageurs National Park: Rainy Lake Marine, International Falls , 1 miles away   Hotels Near Voyageurs National Park: Days Inn International Falls, International Falls , 1 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, International Falls , 1 miles away Budget Host Inn Intl Falls, International Falls , 1 miles away AmericInn International Falls, International Falls , 1 miles away Walleye Inn Motel, Baudette , 28 miles away   Trails Near Voyageurs National Park: Wisner Trail, Koochiching County , 20 miles away   Ski Areas Near Voyageurs National Park: Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 89 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 34 runs   Public Lands Near Voyageurs National Park: Scenic State Park, Minnesota , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Voyageurs National Park: Falls Country Club, International Falls , 11 miles away