Voyageurs National Park

MN
Voyageurs National Park spans 218,000 acres of lakes, forests, and streams in northern Minnesota. Established in 1975, the park is named after the French-Canadian Voyageurs who once navigated these abundant waters. Voyageurs National Park provides exceptional opportunities for recreation and exploration amidst landscapes rich in natural beauty, history, and cultural heritage.
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WEATHER INFO

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.

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Zimmerman, Minnesota
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Voyageurs
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.
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PARK CLOSURE

Campfire ban and fire restrictions in effect parkwide

Due to high fire danger and active wildfires across northeast Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park will implement increased fire restrictions. The restrictions will remain in effect until rescinded. Under this restriction, the ignition, building, maintaining, attending, or use of campfires is prohibited within the park. This includes charcoal grills, barbecues, and any fires fueled by wood or charcoal. These restrictions align with broader state and regional restrictions.

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Partial boat launch closure at Kabetogama Lake Aug 17-21

The boat launch at Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center will be partially closed Aug 17-21 to deploy construction vessels. The south lane will remain open; the north lane will be closed. Delays are likely. This work, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, replaces an aging underwater powerline to the historic Kettle Falls area. Thank you for your patience during this project while we improve safety and communication reliability at one of the park’s iconic destinations.

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