A canoe sits upside down on a wooden rack on the shores of a scenic lake, secured to the rack by a chain. Two paddles lay crossed next to the canoe.
NPS
Operating Hours
Voyageurs National Park is open year-round.
During the warm months of summer the park is a destination for people who enjoy exploring by boat or hiking by land. The interconnected waterways and miles of shoreline offer unparalleled opportunities.
During the northern winters the park is transformed into a world of white. Frozen lake surfaces provide access to people on snowmobiles, while trails through the forest welcome those exploring on snowshoe or cross-country ski.
Visitor Centers
Rainy Lake Visitor Center
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. 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. A free public boat launch provides access to Rainy Lake during the warm season, and access for cars on the Rainy Lake Ice Road during the winter.
Physical Address
Voyageurs National Park- Rainy Lake Visitor Center 1797 Township Rd 342 International Falls, MN56649
Mailing Address
Voyageurs National Park- Rainy Lake Visitor Center 360 Hwy 11 East International Falls, MN56649
Located on the shore of Black Bay with views across the water to the Kabetogama Peninsula. This visitor center serves people in the northern part of the park and is located 11 miles East on Highway 11 from International Falls, Minnesota.
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.
Physical Address
9940 Cedar Ln Kabetogama, MN56669
Mailing Address
360 MN-11 International Falls, MN56649
Located 25 miles south of International Falls just off of Highway 53.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter)
April 1–May 22
Every Day:Closed
The Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center is closed until May 23, 2025.
Standard Hours
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.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter
April 1–May 22
Every Day:Closed
The Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center is closed until May 23, 2025.
The Ash River Visitor Center is open during our summer season from late May to late September. Ash River Visitor Center is closed over the winter season. The Ash River Visitor Center is located in the historic Meadwood Lodge. Take a moment to explore this historic, rustic building. Watch your head, as some interior doorways were constructed for shorter individuals.
Physical Address
9899 Mead Wood Rd Orr, MN55771
Mailing Address
360 MN-11 International Falls , MN56649
Located 28 miles south of International Falls, Minnesota, 11 miles off of Hwy 53.
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.
