Access
The largest city near Voyageurs National Park is International Falls, Minnesota. Unlike many other National Parks, where the main access to the park is by automobile or by foot, the primary access to the park is via water. Many visitors travel by canoe and kayak. Others rent house boats. The park has three centers where visitors can obtain information about the park, view films, and see exhibits about the park's geology, wildlife, plants, and history.
- Rainy Lake Visitor Center - is open all year and is located 12 miles (19 km) east of International Falls at the end of Koochiching County Road 96, which is located off of State Highway 11, leaving International Falls.
- Kabetogamma Lake Visitor Center - is located in the Kabetogama community on the southwestern edge of the park. This center is open seasonally. It can be reached, just 3 miles (5 km) off of U.S. Highway 53 on Saint Louis County Road 122 and Saint Louis County Road 123.
- Ash River Visitor Center - is on the parks southern boundary just north of the community of Ash River. It can be reached, just 11 miles (18 km) from U.S. Highway 53 on the Ash River Trail, Saint Louis County Road 129, taking the park road 1 mile (2 km) before reaching Ash River.
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Ash River Visitor Center, aka Meadwood Lodge
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Kabetogama Visitor Center
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Rainy Lake Visitor Center
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