Voyageurs National Park

Explore the unique geology of Voyageurs National Park and see our story unfold.
Voyageurs National Park spans 218,000 acres of lakes, forests, and streams in northern Minnesota. Established in 1975, the park is named after the French-Canadian Voyageurs who once navigated these abundant waters. Voyageurs National Park provides exceptional opportunities for recreation and exploration amidst landscapes rich in natural beauty, history, and cultural heritage.
Map showing location of park.
An aerial photo of the Kettle Falls area shows forested wooded areas surrounded by blue waters. Theres a cascading dam, docks, white paths, and the red roof of the hotel also visible from above.
Kettle Falls Concession Opportunity Open for Proposals
The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting proposals for a concession opportunity at Kettle Falls in Voyageurs National Park. The selected concessioner will provide a range of visitor services, including lodging, retail, food and beverage operations, guest transportation, marina services, and mechanical boat portage.
Voyageurs National Park Increases Fire Restrictions
Due to high fire danger and active wildfires across northeast Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park will implement further fire restrictions effective Monday, July 20, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions will remain in effect until rescinded.
Voyageurs National Park Issues Campfire Restrictions
Due to high fire danger and active wildfires across northeast Minnesota, Voyageurs National Park will implement fire restrictions effective Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions will remain in effect until rescinded.
A machine on the water is shredding through brown, boggy material, sending mud flying into the air. The operator’s silhouette is visible inside the white, booth-shaped pilothouse.
Cattail Removal to Continue in Voyageurs National Park to Restore Wetland Habitat
From July through October 2026 Voyageurs National Park will continue efforts to restore wetland habitat by removing invasive hybrid cattails form within the park. 
A park map highlighting the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center boat launch which will be impacted July 8-11, 2026, and a line along the primary project area on Namakan Lake, which will have work from July 6 to Oct. 18, 2026.
Great American Outdoors Act Funds Major Infrastructure Improvements for Kettle Falls
This 2026 project will replace aging underwater electrical infrastructure to improve reliability, safety and visitor services at the Kettle Falls site in Voyageurs National Park.
Photograph of granite cliffs topped with trees alongside a blue lake.
Photo by Erik Fremstad
Photograph of northern lights over a lake.
Photo by NPS Photo / Daniel Dendler
Photograph of lake in distance viewed through trees.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of landscape with large boulders and rock sculptures.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of rustic wooden sign on building front with "Kettle Falls Hotel" painted in red.
Photo by NPS Photo / Billy Flynn
Photograph of person snowshoeing across frozen lake with snowy trees in the background.
Photo by Hannah Olson
Photograph of person standing next to brown national park sign at night with northern lights.
Photo by John Keefover