Voyageurs National Park Headquarters 360 Hwy 11 East International Falls, MN56649
Voyageurs National Park is located in Northern Minnesota near the Canadian border. Access to Voyageurs is available from many points along Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Ash River, Crane Lake, and Orr/Pelican Lake. The park's visitor centers and many trails can be reached by car, but much of Voyageurs is best explored by boat. All campsites in the park, except primitive, require a boat to reach.
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.
There are four distinct seasons in Voyageur country. During June, July, and August 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. The first measurable snowfall occurs in late October and the last in late April or early May.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
Located on the shore of Black Bay with views across the water to the Kabetogama Peninsula. The Rainy Lake Visitor Center hours of operation vary with the season. Call ahead or stop by for the most current information and for help with trip planning (218) 286-5258.
The visitor center offers an exhibit area, displays, a bookstore, a staffed information desk, a children's activity table, and a theater for viewing the park film.
Closed today
Current Hours (Spring)
March 31–May 23
Every Day:Closed
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Rainy Lake Visitor Center is open year-round, although hours of operation vary with the season. Scroll down to see holiday hours and different season operations and hours.
Nestled along the southwest shoreline of Kabetogama Lake, the visitor center is in the small community of Kabetogama. The Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center is open during our summer season from late May to late September, and in the Winter from the beginning of January to the end of March.
Closed today
Sunday-Thursday:Closed
Friday and Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center is open during our summer season from late May to late September.
The Ash River Visitor Center is open during our summer season from late May to late September. Ash River Visitor Center will be closed annually over the winter season.
The Ash River Visitor Center is located in the historic Meadwood Lodge pictured above. Take a moment to explore this historic, rustic building. Watch your head, as some interior doorways were constructed for shorter individuals.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Closure Ash River Visitor Center)
September 27–May 24
Every Day:Closed
Ash River Visitor Center is closed during the winter season from September 27th to May 24th.
Standard Hours
Every Day:9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Ash River Visitor Center is open during our Summer Season from late May through late September.
Ash River Visitor Center will be closed annually over the winter season.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Closure Ash River Visitor Center
September 27–May 24
Every Day:Closed
Ash River Visitor Center is closed during the winter season from September 27th to May 24th.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is available.
Public WiFi is available when the Ash River and Kabetogama visitor centers are open. Please note that these centers are closed during the winter months, so WiFi will not be accessible at that time.
