Voyageurs National Park

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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.
Map showing location of park.
Voyageurs National Park Issues Campfire Restrictions
Due to high fire danger and active wildfires across northeast Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park will implement fire restrictions effective Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions will remain in effect until rescinded.
A machine on the water is shredding through brown, boggy material, sending mud flying into the air. The operator’s silhouette is visible inside the white, booth-shaped pilothouse.
Cattail Removal to Continue in Voyageurs National Park to Restore Wetland Habitat
From July through October 2026 Voyageurs National Park will continue efforts to restore wetland habitat by removing invasive hybrid cattails form within the park. 
A park map highlighting the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center boat launch which will be impacted July 8-11, 2026, and a line along the primary project area on Namakan Lake, which will have work from July 6 to Oct. 18, 2026.
Great American Outdoors Act Funds Major Infrastructure Improvements for Kettle Falls
This 2026 project will replace aging underwater electrical infrastructure to improve reliability, safety and visitor services at the Kettle Falls site in Voyageurs National Park.
A long, grey barge boat is on the blue waters of Rainy Lake and there are blue skies overhead. On the deck are dozens of white rock hazard buoy markers and two staff people stand at the end ready to place one of the markers in the water.
Voyageurs National Park Prepares for 2026 Summer Season
Voyageurs National Park is preparing for the 2026 summer season with completed buoy placement and upcoming visitor center openings.
A Park Ranger in NPS uniform is standing on a boat and pointing across the waters of the lake at the forested shoreline. The sky is blue and partially cloudy.
Summer 2026 Visitor Center Hours and Boat Tour Reservations
Voyageurs National Park announces summer visitor center hours and the opening date for 2026 boat tour and North Canoe Voyage program reservations. These hours and dates remain largely consistent with recent years.
Photograph of granite cliffs topped with trees alongside a blue lake.
Photo by Erik Fremstad
Photograph of northern lights over a lake.
Photo by NPS Photo / Daniel Dendler
Photograph of lake in distance viewed through trees.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of landscape with large boulders and rock sculptures.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of rustic wooden sign on building front with "Kettle Falls Hotel" painted in red.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of person snowshoeing across frozen lake with snowy trees in the background.
Photo by Hannah Olson
Photograph of person standing next to brown national park sign at night with northern lights.
Photo by John Keefover