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RVing to Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota allows you to explore four large lakes, including Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan, and Sand Point, plus 26 smaller interior lakes. The most popular activity at Voyageurs is exploring the connected waterway system on a houseboat, motorboat, sailboat, kayak, or canoe, and anyone who wishes to camp overnight on a boat must purchase a permit in advance, which is $15 per night plus a general fee of $10. For those who wish to stay on dry land, RV rentals near Voyageurs National Park are available in the nearby towns of International Falls, Virginia, and Duluth. An RV rental will provide a comfortable and affordable home base to explore the area, which may take several days. Voyageurs is a water-based park, and there are no RV campgrounds within its boundaries. However, the roads of the park are designed for vehicles with boat trailers to navigate with ease, so RVs of all sizes should be able to travel through the park as well. You will find RV parking in Voyageurs National Park at the visitor centers, including Rainy Lake Visitor Center, Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center, and Ash River Visitor Center. Each of these centers also offers a free public boat launch and paddle access areas. RVs may use multiple entrances to the park, including Cedar Lane, Meadowood Road, and Salmi Road. To check road conditions before your arrival, you can visit the Voyageurs Alerts and Conditions website.
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- Summer 55-76 F
- Fall 33-52 F
- Winter -5-17 F
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Voyageurs National Park Hiking Trails
There are two types of trails at Voyageurs National Park: those that can be accessed by vehicle and those that can be accessed by boat. RVs can access the vehicle-accessible trails by parking at any of the visitor centers. The Ash River Visitor Center provides the most access to trails since there are six trailheads near its location.
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Things to do Outside Voyageurs National Park
When driving to Voyageurs National Park, visitors go shopping at places like Rainy Lake One Stop and Border Bob's for supplies and gifts. You may also check out restaurants like the Border Bar in International Falls, which offers burgers, wraps, chili, and sandwiches.
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RV Resorts & Campsites near Voyageurs National Park
While there are no RV campgrounds in the park, there are options for primitive backpack camping with a valid permit. There are additional options for houseboat camping or tent camping in campsites only accessible by boat. In addition, several campgrounds near Voyageurs National Park like those in Superior National Forest are excellent places to stay overnight.
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How to get to Voyageurs National Park
The Rainy Lake Visitor Center is the most popular entrance to Voyageurs National Park because it has ample parking and offers access to the Gold Portage Trail. You can get to this entrance from Minneapolis by taking I-35 North to MN-33 North in Cloquet, about 134 miles. From there, you may get onto MN-33 North for 19 miles, and then take the US-53 ramp to merge onto US-53 for 62 more miles. After that, continue onto Speaker Irvin N. Anderson Memorial Highway for 52 miles, and then turn right onto Ness Road. After about 1.5 miles, continue onto County Highway 129. Continue 6.7 miles, and then turn left onto Meadowood Road to enter the park. Falls International Airport is in International Falls, Minnesota, about 10 miles from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center. From the airport, head southeast on Airport Road. After approximately one mile, turn left onto US-53 North. Continue on US-53 North for about three miles before turning right onto MN-11 East, following the signs for Voyageurs National Park and the Rainy Lake Visitor Center. Drive along MN-11 East for around nine miles before turning left onto County Road 96. Continue on County Road 96 for about one mile, and you will find the Rainy Lake Visitor Center on your right. No public transit services travel to and from this national park, so visitors must use their own transportation. Visitors may also access the park via boat from points along Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, Ash River, Crane Lake, and Orr/Pelican Lake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aside from checking out the visitor centers, you may enjoy touring the Ellsworth Rock Gardens. In addition, no RV guide to Voyageurs National Park would be complete without mentioning the annual free Star Party in February, which features stargazing events.
Yes, pets are allowed in primitive campsites and the Recreation Trail at this national park. Dog sled teams can use the park in the winter by obtaining a special use permit.
Voyageurs National Park is 218,055 acres, and about 40% of it is water.
Yes, this national park has designated camping spots, but they are not accessible for RVs. For RV camping, visitors may enjoy staying at one of the privately owned campgrounds and RV resorts just outside of the park.
The best time to visit is during the summer, from June to August when the weather is warm, and all park facilities are open. You may want to consider visiting in the fall for fewer crowds and stunning foliage.
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