Camping in Gateway Communities

Where can I camp without a watercraft?

All park campsites are only accessible by watercraft, with the exception of two primitive campsites located remotely along the Kab-Ash hiking trail. If you are without access to a watercraft there are public and private campgrounds available outside of park boundaries that offer tent/car camping or camper/RV camping.

 

Entrance sign at Woodenfrog State Forest Campground, one of several camping options outside of Voyageurs National Park.

NPS Photo

Public Campgrounds

In the Kabetogama and Ash River area, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers two nearby facilities:

• Woodenfrog State Forest Campground (Kabetogama)
• Ash River State Forest Campground (Ash River)

In the Rainy Lake area, the City of International Falls offers a small campground:

• City Beach Campground

In the Crane Lake area, the Superior National Forest offers:

• The Echo Lake Campground
• Dispersed Camping

 

Private Campgrounds

To learn more about local accommodations in the gateway communites, visit the following websites offered through local convention and visitor bureaus:

• International Falls/Ranier
• Kabetogama Lake
• Ash River
• Crane Lake
• Orr/Pelican Lake
• Fort Frances, ONT (Canada)