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Voyageurs In Depth

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Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park is located on the northern edge of Minnesota, where the United States borders Ontario, Canada. The border between the two nations, and 55 miles of the park's northern boundary, was a portion of the historic water route of the voyageurs during the Fur Trade. The park is approximately 300 miles north of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and may be accessed by car on Highway 53 from the south, and on Highway 11 from the west. There is no entrance fee at Voyageurs National Park.

 

Voyageurs National Park is Bear Country

Voyageurs National Park is home to black bears. When camping or having a picnic in the park it is very important to store food, pet food, scented items and garbage properly. The 2006 summer season is just getting started, but black bears have already been reported by campers. Please help us keep wildlife healthy while helping to protect your camping equipment, boats, and yourself. Click here for a brochure about camping in bear country, or click on our Camping link for more information.

Use the links on the left side of the page to explore the Voyageurs In Depth website and learn more about the park.

A Northwoods Destination

Voyageurs National Park contains 218,054 acres, with 134,265 acres of land and 83,789 acres of water. Voyageurs provides outstanding opportunities for year-round recreation. Most visitors come during the summer to fish in one of the many lakes within the park, or to explore the interconnected waterways by motorboat, houseboat, canoe or kayak. Autumn is the ideal time for hiking, when crisp cool weather and beautiful fall colors make exploring the park's trails most enjoyable. Winter brings extreme cold to northern Minnesota, transforming the park into a glittering land of ice and snow. Visitors to the park enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing during this special time. Spring provides renewed opportunities for watching wildlife as thousands of migratory birds return to the park to prepare for the summer breeding season, or to rest on their journey further north.

Park Maps:

Park Map (pdf)

 

CAMP SITE MAP (page 1) (pdf)

CAMP SITE MAP (page 2) (pdf)


Park Enabling Legislation

Voyageurs National Park was authorized on January 8, 1971 "to preserve for the inspiration and enjoyment of present and future generations, the outstanding scenery, geological conditions and waterways system which constituted a part of the historic route of the Voyageurs who contributed significantly to the opening of the Northwestern United States." The park was formally established in 1975.

Contact Information

Voyageurs National Park
3131 Highway 53
International Falls, MN 56649

Headquarters Phone:
(218) 283-9821

Headquarters FAX:
(218) 285-7407

Headquarters Email:
superintendent_voya@nps.gov