Voyageurs Adventures has been my "go to" place for questions about fishing, the services near the…read morePark and about the Park itself. Wade has been helpful with ideas and information. He's been a guide for a long time and knows in-depth information and is very easy to talk to with questions and for information.

Great trip. Captain Tim very knowledgeable on history and nature of area and a lot of fun…read more The area is beautiful

We had an amazing trip today with Captain Tim of Voyageurs Outfitters. We went to Kettle Falls…read morefrom Thunderbird Lodge. It was a perfect day full of fun memories and lots of laughs. Thunderbird Lodge is also amazing. We had an absolute blast. Thank you SO much!! Jenn Ryan

We highly recommend Rainy Lake Houseboats in Voyageurs National Park. This business has been run by…read morethe same family since the 1970s. They know how to prepare you for a fabulous adventure! The boats are not fancy... a little more on the vintage side, but they have everything you need to explore one of the country's most beautiful parks. Bring your rods and a net as the fishing is outstanding. Leave time for the Anderson Bay Loop Hiking Trail - stunning!

Our family has been here two years in a row and I can't express how much we enjoyed it. We have…read moremade lifetime memories for my grand kids as well as we adults. Staff was very accomodating and friendly. I realize these are not yachts for billionaires but your in the wilderness and they worked out great for us. Love Rainy Lake and the Boundary Waters of northern MN. Thank you Rainy Lake houseboats for making this area available to enjoy!

We did three days of fishing with Dominic and had a great time! He is personable, works well with…read morepeople of all abilities and got us on fish all three days despite changing weather conditions. I have worked with a lot of fishing guides and it's clear that Dominic is passionate about his profession!

If you're a national parks enthusiast needing to check Voyageurs NP off your list, and if you're…read moresearching for adequate camping accommodations...then I can't recommend Woodenfrog Forest Campground enough!!! I spent 3 days exploring Voyageurs and discovered Woodenfrog Campground through the most reliable app on my phone called CAMPENDIUM. For any adventurers out there, downloading Campendium is an absolute MUST for traveling spontaneously arriving at parks and attractions on a whim. Woodenfrog Campground is situated within Kabetogama State Forest and is absolutely ideal for hikers and explorers like myself looking for simple spots to camp out while in remote Voyageurs National Park which straddles the Canadian border. Woodenfrog was perfect! There are 3 separate sections for discovering what makes Voyageurs unique and having Woodenfrog Campground was ultra convenient for getting around each day. It actually sits in the middle of Voyageurs about 7 miles away from the main road getting into and out of the park. Kabetogama is the official town here and it's quite primitive and secluded. And since there weren't too many motels/lodges/cabins to stay for evenings in the area...Woodenfrog Campground was more than suffice! When I arrived during the week back in the summertime of this year, June 2021, there were tons of empty camping spaces available. Reading off their website, it said there were 59 drive-in campsites for anyone and everyone to come and enjoy. It was $17 per night for a campsite. I drove around and backed my car into one of the sites and then returned to the entrance area to complete a camping/information slip and paying $34 for 2 evenings. I knew right away I'd be content staying here. The campsites were huge and offered plenty of space and privacy. Each site had a firepit as well as a picnic table. Again, I can't stress enough how spacious the sites were! Also, I guess Voyageurs isn't too crowded in terms of receiving visitors...but if you're an obsessive national parks fan, then at some point you must visit Voyageurs and I can't stress enough how much I appreciated staying at this Woodenfrog Campground. During my visit I couldn't believe how this place could be so deserted? I loved everything about being here! - There was terrific cell phone reception. - I had no issues setting up my tent on some grassy sections of my campsite. - After sunsets it felt like I was spending beautiful nights under the stars deep within the heart of the woods, yet I was just a short drive from town. A few other details... - According to their website, they have 7 vault toilets (no big deal, imo), access to the lake, 2 boating docks and a picnic shelter. - All sites are reserved on a first-come, first served basis. For myself kind of winging things on the spot not knowing how much time I needed during my visit to Voyageurs, I admired having the first-come, first served aspect. It allowed me to be flexible with my planning. - Btw, leaving my tent still set up during daytimes while I went out exploring was perfectly fine. When I returned in late afternoons, my tent was still sitting there at my campsite, lol. I just want to mention how accessible Woodenfrog Campground was. Like I mentioned it sits in the middle of Voyageurs in Kabetogama and the following day I hung out in the main section of the park by Rainy Lake about 40 miles to the west. Finally my last day I drove over to the Ash River section 21 miles east. During my research of Voyageurs I noticed that if you choose to stay at a motel or lodge around the park, it cost at least a minimum of $100+ per night. But since I was road-tripping it, I didn't want to have set-in-stone plans. I preferred to travel on my own terms. That's why Woodenfrog was amazing plus having my tent with me and camping for $17 per night was quite affordable. When I reflect upon staying at Woodenfrog Campground within Kabetogama State Forest, it certainly conjures up good memories. In terms of national park camping accommodations, it's easily 5 stars for those nature lovers trying to immerse themselves in the great outdoors and making the most of their Voyageurs NP experiences.

We hired Bruce and Voyager's national Park Tours along wit rainy Lake guiding and tours to take us…read moreon a hiking tour to kettle Falls hotel. His knowledge of the area is unmatched and his brand new boat with fully enclosed canopy was perfect for the ride. Bruce and his family grew up in Voyagers national Park in the rainy Lake area and they know all the secret areas in which the wildlife are hiding. We strongly recommend a tour of Voyageurs National Park with Bruce and his team.

Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park did not disappoint. We spent two amazing days with Bruce on the…read morewater. The stargazing tour was magical as the fading light gave way to a sky full of stars and even the milky way. Spectacular. The morning tour was equally impressive. We were so fortunate to see a bald eagle fishing. If you are not someone who has a boat (or even if you do?) this is the way to see the park. Headache/hassle free. Bruce picks you up from the dock at thunderbird lodge and off you go. No maps, no crowds, no lines. Just Bruce and his lifetime of memories and knowledge of the area. He created two days of tours tailored to our families desires. Was patient and kind with our kids (12 & 14). Andersen Bay, Oveson Fish Camp, Lunch at Kettle falls and miles of Rainy Lake and its beauty. All with fun stories mixed with historical facts. The boat was comfortable and nobody was seasick. A smooth ride. Highly recommend this tour. I would give it more than 5 stars if I could.

Excellent guide. Caught a bunch of fish even when other guides had tough days. Great guy too. Lots…read moreof fun.

Very disrespectful to other fisherman as well as not promoting safe fish handling, very unfortunate…read morewe have people that call themselves professionals yet don't hold them selfs to a professional standard

Beautiful, quintessential Minnesota! The visitor center is to the point and simple. They have a…read moregift shop with all the things - shirts, toys, stickers, magnets, post cards. There's a diorama and movie, nice indoor bathrooms, rangers there to answer questions. I wish it was better understood how to rent kayaks for people who don't have a boot or want to pay $$$ boat money when it's just themselves. That's my regret! It would be nice to have had watercraft options at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center.

I had booked a tour for the Grand Tour Cruise (2.5 hours) which departs from Rainy Lake Visitor…read moreCenter's docks in the back. The visitor center has an area full of informational displays, a small gift shop, and washrooms. Outside in the back is a small ethnobotanical garden with a wide variety of plants significant to the indigenous Ojibwe people. I learned a good deal about the native plants that have been cultivated for food, ceremonies and housing materials for centuries. However, if you do decide to stroll around, make sure you have a generous amount of mosquito repellent. I must have missed a spot on my back as I got at least three mosquito bites there. Yikes! Once you're on the boat tour in the middle of the lake, the bugs melt away as the boat zooms around. I saw a lot of beautiful scenery, but not a lot of animals. It was still good though, as Joe, one the the NPS rangers, was absolutely hilarious!