EatingThe only location to purchase food within Voyageurs National Park is at the Kettle Falls Hotel. Remotely located on the far eastern side of the Kabetogama Peninsula, it is approximately 15-miles from the nearest road and is only accessible by watercraft. The Kettle Falls Hotel has a restaurant that offers full sit-down meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. SleepingThere are a variety of ways to stay in and around Voyageurs National park. LodgingThe only in-park, concession-operated lodging available in the park is at Kettle Falls Hotel. Remotely located on the far eastern side of the Kabetogama Peninsula, it is approximately 15 miles from the nearest road and is only accessible by water. CampingVoyageurs is a water-based National Park, so planning a camping trip here requires special considerations and pre-planning. All campsites in Voyageurs are only accessible by watercraft, with the exception of two hike-in primitive campsites along the Kab-Ash Trail. Visit our main camping page for an explanation of the different types of camping you can experience in Voyageurs to narrow down which is right for you. HouseboatingAll houseboats, sailboats, and cabin cruisers (defined as registered vessels that contain sleeping facilities, cooking and food storage facilities, and a no-discharge toilet) require a permit for overnight stays in Voyageurs National Park. Permits can be aquired online. Learn more about Houseboating at Voyageurs on the Houseboating page. Voyageurs National Park does not have houseboats available for rent but there are several commercial options in the gateway communities for those looking into this mode of exploring the park. Follow these links to view houseboat rental companies that serve the Rainy Lake district of the park and the Namakan district of the park (located in the Ash River area and beyond the southern end of the park at Crane Lake). Gateway CommunitiesTo learn more about other local accommodations in the gateway communites, visit the following websites offered through local convention and visitor bureaus:
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Last updated: August 12, 2024