Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits
please read important information below to understand how to camp at voyageurs national park All frontcountry and backcountry campsites require travel by private watercraft or water taxi to access. Click on any campsite name when searching sites to view boating distances. Voyageurs National Park has 143 frontcountry, 14 backcountry, and 2 primitive campsites for visitors wanting an authentic Northwoods camping experience. Primitive campsites (Red Pine & Blueberry Ridge) are the only campsites that are located on the mainland and do not require a boat to access.
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Site mix
| Boat-in | 144 |
| Hike-in | 16 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
160 sites in 6 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ek Lake B6 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | ||
| Agnes Lake B1 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | ||
| Brown Lake B3 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | ||
| Oslo Lake B12 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | No | |
| Ryan Lake B18 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | ||
| Peary Lake B13 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | No | |
| Quill Lake B15 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | ||
| Cruiser Lake B5 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | ||
| Jorgens Lake B7 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | Lakefront | 6 / – | Yes | No | |
| Locator Lake B9 | Backcountry | Hike-in | Partial | 6 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Reservation Fee: $10 (non-refundable) per transaction. Camping Use Fee: See Facility Rates section (above) for nightly or daily fees. Entrance Fee: Voyageurs National Park does not charge an entrnace fee. |
| Dark sky | Inside Voyageurs National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Sites Kabetogama Lake Group K54, N73, Convergence N73, Voyageur Narrows N41 and 3 more are listed accessible |
Voyageurs National Park has three visitor centers, which offer area information, exhibits, a park movie, bookstore, Junior Ranger programs, boat ramps, hiking trials and more. All visitor centers are open daily in the summer, and re open limited hours in the fall, winter, and spring.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
VEHICLE: Voyageurs National Park is approximately 5 hours north of Minneapolis-St. Paul on I-35 and Hwy 53, 3 hours north of Duluth on Hwy 53, and 4 hours south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. PLANE: Falls International Airport is located in International Falls, Minnesota. Taxi service and rental cars are available here.
| Nearest town | International Falls, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 48.6028° N, 93.3768° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
- CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations and/or modifications to an existing reservation can easily be made online via your recreation.gov account. Click on the "Modify or Cancel" button next to the reservation needing to be changed. You ca
- THE FOLLOWING FEES APPLY:
- Reservation system fee of $10 charged at time of reservation is non-refundable
- Any change (i.e. trip dates, campsite) to your reservation more than 3 days prior to your trip: No charge
- Any change (i.e. trip dates, campsite) to your reservation less than 3 days prior to your trip: $10 service fee per
- Cancel reservation more than 3 days prior to arrival date: additional $10 cancellation fee; receive refund of remaining amenity fees
- Cancel reservation less than 3 days prior to arrival date: additional $10 cancellation fee + forfeit first night’s fee; receive refund of remaining amenity fees
- Once permit has been printed: No refund; printing your permit confirms your reservation and must be done within 5 days of your trip start date from the My Reservations section of your recreation.gov account
- Once trip dates have started: No refund; if you are unable to make your trip, cancel your reservation in the My Reservations section of your recreation.gov account before your trip start date to be eligible for a refund
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 39.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 47.6 mi |
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On the National Register nearby
- Koochiching County CourthouseBuilding · International Falls · 1.5 mi
- Ranier Community BuildingBuilding · Ranier · 1.5 mi
- Finstad's Auto Marine ShopBuilding · Ranier · 1.6 mi
Natural features
Voyageurs National Park is a land and water environment of great beauty, exceptional natural and cultural resources, and abundant recreational opportunities. Located in the lake-country of northern Minnesota, the park protects 218,054 acres (88,243 ha) that include roughly 134,000 acres (54,227 ha) of forest, 84,000 acres (33,993 ha) of water, 655-miles (1,054 km) of undeveloped shoreline, and hundreds of islands. The park's 55-mile (89 km) northern boundary is the international border between the United States and Canada and includes an important segment of the "transcontinental highway" traversed by French-Canadian voyageurs during the late 1700s and early 1800s. There are four distinct seasons in Voyageur country. The air is mild during June, July, and August when periods of fine, warm 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 (63-71 cm) in the park and average snowfall ranges from 55-70 inches (140-180 cm), but is highly variable.
Recreation
From spring through fall, explore Voyageurs National Park on land by stopping in at a visitor center or hiking any of our 52 miles (84 km) of scenic hiking trails. To explore the vastness of the same lakes the Voyageurs and Ojibwe Indians once traversed, leave your car behind and explore park waters by kayak, canoe, sailboat, motorboat, houseboat or tour boat. Public boat launch ramps are available at park visitor centers, the Crane Lake ranger station and the two state forest campgrounds - Woodenfrog and Ash River. With scheduled programs and boat tours, you can paddle a canoe on the Voyageurs Highway, watch wildlife by day and stars by night, and explore historic Kettle Falls Hotel, Hoist Bay and Ellsworth Rock Gardens. Many of our programs offer reservations.
Nearby
Unique attractions near Voyaguers National Park: The City of International Falls sits on the U.S.-Canada borde r, across from Fort Frances, Ontario. You can have a picnic lunch in Smokey Bear Park, and then tour the Bronko Nagurski Museam and Koochiching County Historical Museum, which both sit on site. Don't forget to take a photo with the 26-foot statue of Smokey the Bear himself - a well-known and beloved national symbol of fire prevention and forest conservation. There are many unique businesses and shops along main street, as well as some great coffee shops and restaurants. Heading eastward out of town, you will pass the village of Ranier and numerous resorts where you can find delicious lake-side dining, fishing guides, hotel and cabin accomodations, houseboat rental companies and much more. The Historic Port Village of Ranier is a quaint little community situa ted right where Rainy Lake empties into the Rainy River underneath a cantilever-style train bridge that spans from the U.S. into Canada.
Guidebooks for Voyageurs National Park and Minnesota
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
Sites at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
Reservation Fee: $10 (non-refundable) per transaction. Camping Use Fee: See Facility Rates section (above) for nightly or daily fees. Entrance Fee: Voyageurs National Park does not charge an entrnace fee.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
Cancel reservation more than 3 days prior to arrival date: additional $10 cancellation fee; receive refund of remaining amenity fees
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits have?
162 sites, including 144 boat-in sites and 16 hike-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
Yes, pets are allowed at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
Sites Kabetogama Lake Group K54, N73, Convergence N73, and Voyageur Narrows N41 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 7 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits good for stargazing?
Yes. Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits sits inside Voyageurs National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits?
From spring through fall, explore Voyageurs National Park on land by stopping in at a visitor center or hiking any of our 52 miles (84 km) of scenic hiking trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation