Voyageurs National Park

Explore the unique geology of Voyageurs National Park and see our story unfold.
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 Celebrates 50th Birthday
On April 8, Voyageurs National Park will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. In collaboration with Voyageurs Conservancy, a variety of special events and programming, community partnerships, and other exciting initiatives will be hosted throughout the year.
Winter Cattail Burns in Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park staff plan to conduct prescribed burns in selected wetlands in and near Black Bay and Cranberry Bay on Rainy Lake March 2025. Activities include burning floating and rooted invasive hybrid cattails as well as other wetland areas to remove dead vegetation, rejuvenate wetland plant communities, and reduce woody plant encroachment.
Voyageurs National Park Announces Winter Visitor Center Hours and Activities
Voyageurs National Park is pleased to announce the winter schedule for its visitor centers, equipment rentals, and special events.
A Smallmouth Bass fish hangs from a line with a paddle-shaped lure in its mouth over a dock that overlooks a scenic lakeshore
Applications for Commercial Use Authorizations in Voyageurs National Park Will Be Accepted from December 01, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Voyageurs National Park will start accepting Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications on Sunday, December 1, 2024. The open window to submit CUA applications will end on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Gold Portage
Voyageurs National Park Camping and Houseboat Reservations for the 2025 Summer Season Open on November 15
Overnight tent camping reservations and houseboat permits for the 2025 summer season at Voyageurs National Park will open on November 15, 2024, at 9 am CST.
Northern Lights over Voyageurs National Park waters
Photo by NPS /Dimse
overlooking a lake
Photo by NPS Photo
Orange tinted sky with islands scattered throughout the still lake.
Photo by More Than Just Parks
rock cliffs along the lake
Photo by NPS Photo
orange, yellow, and green colors are showing in the fall foliage
Photo by NPS Photo
A view of a lake peaks through a stand of pine trees.
Photo by Nicholas Durante