Getting Around

Getting to the Park

Vehicle

Voyageurs National Park is approximately 5 hours north of Minneapolis-St. Paul on I-35 and Highway 53, 3 hours north of Duluth on Highway 53, and 4 hours south from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Plane

Falls International Airport is located in International Falls, Minnesota. Taxi service and rental cars are available here. Most flights entering the area will pass through the larger Minneapolis-St. Paul airport located about 5 hours south of Voyageurs National Park.

Public Transportation

There is no public transportation to Voyageurs National Park. No bus lines or passenger trains serve this area.

Boat Launch Ramps

Public launch ramps available at the three park visitor centers located at Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, and the Ash River Visitor Center. Numerous resorts and state launches also offer boat access into the park.

Guide Services/Water Taxi

Many additional commercial services are offered from private guides and business' in the area. Check out the approved listing of commercial services that can be found while visiting Voyageurs National Park.

 

Distance Around the Park by Boat

From	To	Distance by Boat
Ash River Visitor Center	Kettle Falls	13 miles
Brule Narrows	Kettle Falls	20 miles
Crane Lake Ranger Station	Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center	39 miles
Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center	Kettle Falls	21 miles
Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center	Gold Portage	7 miles
Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center	Ellsworth Rock Gardens	5 miles
Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center	Ash River Visitor Center	8 miles
Rainy Lake Visitor Center	Kettle Falls	34 miles
Rainy Lake Visitor Center	Brule Narrows	14 miles
Rainy Lake Visitor Center	Anderson Bay	26 miles

 

Distance Around the Park by Car

From	To	Distance by Car
Ash River Visitor Center	Crane Lake Ranger Station	72 miles
Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center	Ash River Visitor Center	17 miles
Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center	Crane Lake Ranger Station	67 miles
Rainy Lake Visitor Center	Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center	36 miles
Rainy Lake Visitor Center	Ash River Visitor Center	49 miles
Rainy Lake Visitor Center	Crane Lake Ranger Stations	103 miles