National Park · Minnesota, United States
Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park is a national park in Minnesota, United States, covering 218,223 acres (88,312 ha), established in 1975; it recorded 206,326 visits in 2025.
National Park · Minnesota, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 218,223 acres (88,312 ha) |
| Established | 1975 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 206,326 |
| Coordinates | 48.5000° N, 92.8800° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park is a national park of the United States in northern Minnesota established in 1975. It is located near the city of International Falls. The park's name commemorates the voyageurs—French-Canadian fur traders who were the first European settlers to frequently travel through the area. Notable for its outstanding water resources, the park is popular with canoeists, kayakers, other boaters, and fishermen. The Kabetogama Peninsula, which lies entirely within the park and makes up most of its land area, is only accessible by boat. To the east of the park lies the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May to September — warm months for boating; winters are cold with frozen lakes
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | International Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Falls International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Famous trails
- Blind Ash Bay Trail — 2.5 miles (4 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
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- Falls International Airport (INL) · International Falls, United States · 24.4 miles away
- Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) · Fort Frances, Canada · 27.9 miles away
- Range Regional Airport (HIB) · Hibbing, United States · 77.1 miles away
Parks nearby
Arrowhead State Trail
Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area
Taconite State Trail
Franz Jevne State Park
Turtle River-White Otter Lake Provincial Park
McCarthy Beach State Park
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Voyageurs National Park?
Voyageurs National Park is in Minnesota, United States (48.5000° N, 92.8800° W).
When was Voyageurs National Park established?
Voyageurs National Park was established in 1975, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Voyageurs National Park?
Voyageurs National Park covers 218,223 acres (88,312 ha).
How many people visit Voyageurs National Park each year?
It recorded 206,326 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Voyageurs National Park?
May to September — warm months for boating; winters are cold with frozen lakes.
Does Voyageurs National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Voyageurs National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Voyageurs National Park?
The nearest town is International Falls, Minnesota. The nearest airport is Falls International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyageurs_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/voya/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/things2do.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.