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Northern Lights over Voyageurs National Park waters

Experience the Aurora Borealis at Voyageurs National Park

For peace and quiet explore the backcountry of the Kabetogama Peninsula

Orange tinted sky with islands scattered throughout the still lake.

Enjoy a sunset in Voyageurs National Park.

Explore the unique geology of Voyageurs National Park and see our story unfold.

orange, yellow, and green colors are showing in the fall foliage

The mix of hardwood and conifers create inspiring scenic views especially in the fall.

A view of a lake peaks through a stand of pine trees.

Get outside and hiking on one of our many trails.

Physical Address:

Voyageurs National Park Headquarters

360 Hwy 11 East

International Falls, MN 56649

Mailing Address:

Voyageurs National Park Headquarters

360 Hwy 11 East

International Falls, MN 56649

contact-details

Phone Number: (218)-283-6600 Voice
Phone Number: (218)-283-7407 Fax

Email Address: VOYA_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

With 218,055 acres, Voyageurs National Park is an adventure wonderland all year long full of exposed rock ridges, cliffs, wetlands, forests, streams and lakes. This is a place of transition between land and aquatic ecosystems, between southern boreal and northern hardwood forests, and between wild and developed areas. Whether you are exploring by land, water or ice there is something for everyone.

park designation:National Park

Directions:

Voyageurs National Park is located in Northern Minnesota. The park shares its northern boundary with Canada and lies just west of the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness. The park visitor centers are accessible by car but in order to truly experience the park, one must leave their vehicle behind and access the park by boat. Access to Voyageurs is available from many points lining Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Ash River, Crane Lake, and Orr/Pelican Lake.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating 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.

Voyageurs National Park Headquarters

Voyageurs National Park Headquarters is located outside of International Falls at 360 Hwy 11 East, International Falls, MN 56649. Park Headquarters is open to the public with limited facilities Mondays - Fridays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm with a maximum capacity of 6 individuals. Masks are required within federal buildings and on federal lands where social distancing is not possible.

Exceptions:

CLOSED (January 1, 2025 - March 7, 2025)

Weather Information:

There are four distinct seasons in Voyageur country. The air is temperate during June, July, and August when 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 but varies year to year. Annual precipitation (rain and snow) averages 25-28 inches in the park and snowfall ranges from 55-70 inches, but is highly variable. The first measurable snowfall occurs in late October and the last in late April or early May.