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

Last updated: March 4, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Voyageurs National Park Headquarters
360 Hwy 11 East

International Falls, MN 56649

Phone:

(218)-283-6600

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