Photograph of granite cliffs topped with trees alongside a blue lake.
Ancient granite rising above the waters of Grassy Bay. Erik Fremstad

Voyageurs National Park

National Park · Minnesota · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Hiking · Snowshoeing

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping · Group Camping · RV Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone
(218)-283-6600
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Aviation · Dams · Industry · Mills · Mining · Logging and Timber Cutting · Landscape Design · Native American Heritage · Schools and Education · Transportation · Roads, Routes and Highways · Westward Expansion · The Gold Rush · Animals · Birds · Cats (wild) · Fish · Wolves · Climate Change · Fire · Forests and Woodlands · Coniferous Forests · Deciduous Forests · Geology · Glaciers · Lakes · Natural Sounds · Night Sky · Astronomy · Aurora Borealis · Rock Landscapes and Features · Scenic Views · Trails · Wetlands · Marshes · Swamps · Wilderness

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Cultural Demonstrations · Astronomy · Stargazing · Boating · Motorized Boating · Sailing · Boat Tour · Canoe or Kayak Camping · Fishing · Freshwater Fishing · Food · Dining · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Living History · Reenactments · Paddling · Canoeing · Kayaking · Junior Ranger Program · Tubing · Snow Tubing · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Snowmobiling · Swimming · Freshwater Swimming · Water Skiing · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store · Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Photos

  • Photograph of northern lights over a lake.
    NPS Photo / Daniel Dendler
  • Photograph of lake in distance viewed through trees.
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
  • Photograph of landscape with large boulders and rock sculptures.
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
  • Photograph of rustic wooden sign on building front with "Kettle Falls Hotel" painted in red.
    NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
  • Photograph of person snowshoeing across frozen lake with snowy trees in the background.
    Hannah Olson
  • Photograph of person standing next to brown national park sign at night with northern lights.
    John Keefover

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12