Contact Info
3131 Highway 53 South
International Falls, MN 56649-8904
- Phone:
- 218-283-6600
- Fax:
- 218-285-7407
Basics
- Location:
- Northern Minnesota / Canadian Border
- Size:
- Rainy Lake - 227,604 acres
Kabetogama Lake - 25,760 acres
Namakan Lake - 25,130 acres
Sand Point Lake - 5,179 acres
- Max. Depth:
- Rainy Lake - 161 ft.
Kabetogama Lake - 80 ft.
Namakan Lake - 150 ft.
Sand Point Lake - 184 ft.
Description
A boating and/or fishing adventure is truly a fantastic way to explore the United States' largest waterways park: Voyageurs National Park. This park, created by Congress in 1971, encompasses land and water areas which have no roads and was initially designated for canoeists. Come enjoy its unspoiled beauty. Whether you bring your own or rent a vessel, houseboats provide the greatest opportunities for extended excursions within this massive park.
Numerous small lakes exist that can be accessed, including Crane Lake, Lake Kabetogama, Lake Namakan and Kettle Falls in northern Minnesota. What better way to recreate the route of the hardy Voyageur trappers and traders than with an adventure, most notably on a houseboat? The park stretches over 100 miles along the Canada-Minnesota border, running through Namaken Lake, Sand Point Lake, Crane Lake, and includes all of Minnesota's famed walleye lake, Kabetogama.
From Ash River you can visit the entire southern part of the park - from Western Kabetogama Lake to Eastern Crane. The water in this region is fed by springs, so that it is cool, clear and pure enough to drink right from the lakes. You can have the fun of bathing on many secluded shady beaches, yet the water remains warm enough for water-skiing and swimming in the vacation period of July and August.
Tour Companies
Houseboat Vacations
- Nationwide Lakes
- Boating, Houseboating
- 888-454-8825
If you've never taken a houseboat vacation before, you don't know what you're missing. Houseboating is a fun and easy way to explore the unique waters of North America. We pride ourselves on our commitment to working with our customers to help make their trip the best it can be.Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Houseboat Vacations
- Nationwide Lakes
- Boating, Houseboating
- 888-454-8825
Fishing
Fish:
Smallmouth Bass
Bluegill
Crappie
Yellow Perch
Northern Pike
Walleye
Lake Trout (Mackinaw)
Whitefish
Fishing Methods:
Details
Location:
Size:
Kabetogama Lake - 25,760 acres
Namakan Lake - 25,130 acres
Sand Point Lake - 5,179 acres
Max. Depth:
Kabetogama Lake - 80 ft.
Namakan Lake - 150 ft.
Sand Point Lake - 184 ft.
Water Access:
Amenities
Water Features
- Boat Ramp
- No Facilities
- Campground
Water Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
Water Services
- Boat Rentals
- Convenience Store
- Fuel Available
- Motorboat Rentals
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Plane
A small 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.
Car
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.
Boat
Many visitors enter the park by water. There are public launch ramps available at the three park visitor centers on Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, and at the Ash River Visitor Center. Numerous resorts also offer boat access into the park.
