Warning
GeneralThe following campsite are released on a one-week rolling booking window to provide options for short-term trip planners.Rainy Lake (west end): Mio Beach R64 and Nuthatch R21Rainy Lake (east end): Jack Pine Bench R55 and Hitchcock R105Kabetogama Lake: Fox Farm K50 and Round Bear K29Namakan Lake: Johnson Bay N13 and Hammer Bay South N59Sand Point Lake: South Island S17 and Feldt Channel S5
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Number of accommodations: 159
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Reviews (523)
What Guests Are Saying
Voyageurs National Park offers stunning scenery, spacious and well-maintained campsites, and a variety of wildlife sightings, making it a fantastic destination for camping. The reservation system is convenient, though some users find it cumbersome and prefer the old method of finding campsites. Despite minor inconveniences like overgrown trails and occasional maintenance issues, visitors report enjoyable experiences and express eagerness to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Voyageurs National Park offers stunning scenery, spacious and well-maintained campsites, and a variety of wildlife sightings, making it a fantastic destination for camping. The reservation system is convenient, though some users find it cumbersome and prefer the old method of finding campsites. Despite minor inconveniences like overgrown trails and occasional maintenance issues, visitors report enjoyable experiences and express eagerness to return.
Review Summary
Zach D
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: Echo Island K41, Loop: Kabetogama Lake
Very nice campsite
Karen L
VerifiedAugust 16, 2024 • Stayed at: Peterson Point K25, Loop: Kabetogama Lake
Been going here for years; the boat landings are well maintained and people are generally polite about taking turns. Campsite was in good shape, although latrine needed a dumping. We go for the quiet and opportunity to camp at a site that is more isolated; however, VOYAGEURS seems to be getting busier. We experienced houseboats daily setting up across the small bay although it is not a designated houseboat site. One group told us an outfitter recommended the site; not sure it meets the 200 yard minimum. A couple houseboat groups were loud party people….yelling, probably drinking, loud music. Also people fishing often came trolling right next to our dock. Asked one group very politely to not come so close as our dogs were getting stressed and we wanted privacy; (they were within 5’ of the dock) his response was an angry ‘ we can fish wherever we want’ so I just walked away. VOYAGEURS is big and we realize that rangers can’t patrol everywhere; but with ‘bad characters’, you’re on your own out there; our cell phones had no service.
Eric T
VerifiedAugust 16, 2024 • Stayed at: Sphunge Island West K53, Loop: Kabetogama Lake
awesome time
Seneca T
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: Cruiser Lake B5, Loop: Backcountry
We hiked to backcountry site B5 at Cruise Lake. Reserving a water taxi was expensive, but we had an incredible 2 nights with no other people around once we were dropped off. Caught a lake trout, saw beavers and loons, and heard wolves. Milkyway sky at night. Bug head nets were helpful for the hike in and out. Enjoyed paddling the canoe each day. Be sure to reserve that as you will need the code for the lock.
Matt M
VerifiedAugust 13, 2024 • Stayed at: Wolf Island S19, Loop: Sand Point Lake
Campsite was very nice for our family. The only big issue is that the outdoor pivy was full. It was not fun using this at all. Other than that, the mosquitos were bad in the morning and for about an hour at dark. Quiet area and off the main boat channel!
Kyle L
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: Windmill Rock View R56, Loop: Rainy Lake
Excellent campsite! Clean, good layout, beautiful view of the sunrise on the lake. Only downfall is no dock and a sand beach, I pulled close to 10lbs of sand out of the boat after being there 4 days. However, the sand beach was welcoming on the hot afternoons for swimming!
Kathleen S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: Ingersoll Cove S30, Loop: Sand Point Lake
Beware of a large rock not visible when approaching Ingersoll Cove campsite. We hit it coming in and found it while swimming. It’s several feet across and about 18 inches below the water level as of 8/1. Once we knew it was there we could approach from the right hand side and miss it.
Neal and Colleen H
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: Sexton Island N62, Loop: Namakan Lake
Voyageurs never disappoints, even on a rainy day. I have been coming here for years and cannot get over the beauty of the park. Some of the sites could use a little TLC but overall wonderful! What could use a major overhaul is the reservation system. Very confusing and difficult to navigate. I visited the park twice this summer, and each time could not get the "print reservation" button to go live. I know there must be something it wanted me to do first, but I tried everything and I sure couldn't figure it out.
NATE P
VerifiedAugust 9, 2024 • Stayed at: Northland K24, Loop: Kabetogama Lake
We were at this site from 7/31 to 8/4. The boat landing area was a couple hundred yards from the campsite. The trail was cleared and easy to locate, however you have to cross uneven terrain to include exposed tree roots, angled rocks, one set of stairs and multiple hills. But once you get to the site the south facing views are phenomenal! As far as the Norther lights we were not able to see them because the woods to the north were to thick.
The fire pit is on an angled slab of rock and it is hard to find a flat spot to put chairs. The tent pads are very nice and both give awesome south facing views of the lake. The vault toilet is not to far from the site and it was in a heavily wooded area for privacy. We were able to put two 48 quart coolers, a Coleman cook stove, 5 gallons of water in one locker and a tone of miscellaneous stuff.
The only reason I took one star was the distance from the landing to the site was more than expected. The weather can change in an instant, so bring extra rope and tent stakes incase the wind picks up or a storm blows in.
The fishing was great and the trip was on my bucket list for a long time. We will be going back to VNP!
Brent G
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Wolf Pack Island West N46, Loop: Namakan Lake
We had a great time on Wolf Pack Island West. They seem to have moved site 46 to the old site 47? Only one site on the island now. The fishing was pretty good, the water was 73-74 degrees, and thankfully a strong southerly breeze often kept the bugs away.
Location Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits
Address:
Voyageurs National Park Headquarters
International Falls, MN, 56649
United States
VEHICLE:
Voyageurs National Park is approximately 5 hours north of Minneapolis-St. Paul on I-35 and Hwy 53, 3 hours north of Duluth on Hwy 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 around 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.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.6028 / -93.3768
Elevation: 340 feet
Policies & Rules
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It is required to view the Voyageurs National Park Camping Video in its entirety prior to payment. |
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You are responsible for ensuring all information contained within the Voyageurs National Park Camping Video is acknowledged and followed by all members of your group. |
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Permits: You must log into your recreation.gov account to print your permit and bring it with you to your site. Five days prior to your trip, the Print Permit button will be enabled in the Reservations section of your recreation.gov account. Chrome or Edge are the recommended browser for recreation.gov. NOTE: permits currently cannot be printed via the rec.gov app - please print directly from www.recreation.gov. |
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Display your permit in the waterproof box provided on the bear locker at your frontcountry site. In the backcountry, keep your permit with you. |
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Access: All frontcountry and backcountry sites require travel by boat. You must use your own private watercraft, or arrange for boat rental or water taxi from these options to reach frontcountry campsites or backcountry trailheads. |
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Check-in / Check-out Times: Frontcountry: You may arrive at your site any time after 3:00 p.m. on your first day, and depart no later than 12:00 noon on your day of departure.
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE BACKCOUNTRY: These sites first require travel by private watercraft or water taxi to a trailhead, and then hiking up to several miles to the campsite. Private watercrafts must be left at the trailhead and not portaged into backcountry lakes. Once in the backcounty, a combination code is needed to unlock and use the park's canoes. Be certain that you have made a reservation and and bring your permit as it will include this information.
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Campfires: Fires are allowed in designated metal fire rings only. Do not burn trash, pack everything out - there are trash and recycling receptacles at the boat landings.Lighting or maintaining a fire with flammable liquids, garbage, fireworks, plastics, aerosol canisters, batteries, or other manufactured materials not designed for fire lighting or maintenance is prohibited. See 36 CFR § 2.13(a)(1) for full details. |
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Bear Safety: Use the provided bear lockers (in frontcountry) and bear poles (in backcountry) to prevent bear interactions. Report animal encounters to a visitor center. |
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Wood gathering: Chainsaws are not allowed at campsites. Bring DNR-approved firewood with you in frontcountry. Do not cut or damage standing vegetation, living or dead. Only dead and downed wood may be collected for fires. |
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Water: it is suggested to haul in water to your campsite. Potable water is available at all park visitor centers. |
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Maximum group size: small campsite - 9; large campsite - 18; group campsite - 30; backcountry & primitive sites - 6; canoe permit - 3 |
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Cell phone coverage varies throughout the park. Marine band radios are suggested, as rangers and local law enforcement monitor marine channel 16. |
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Keep the next camper in mind and leave the campsite in the condition you would like to find it in. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThe following campsite are released on a one-week rolling booking window to provide options for short-term trip planners.Rainy Lake (west end): Mio Beach R64 and Nuthatch R21Rainy Lake (east end): Jack Pine Bench R55 and Hitchcock R105Kabetogama Lake: Fox Farm K50 and Round Bear K29Namakan Lake: Johnson Bay N13 and Hammer Bay South N59Sand Point Lake: South Island S17 and Feldt Channel S5
