Do I need a permit to visit Voyageurs National Park?
Yes, a free permit is required for overnight stays in the park. Permits are available at the park's Rainy Lake, Ash River and Kabetogama Lake Visitor Centers. Permits are also available at self-registration stations at each of the park's free public boat launches.
What kind of wildlife will I see and where will I have the chance to see wildlife at the park?
Although no two visits are ever alike, people traveling through Voyageurs National Park have the opportunity to spot a wide range of animals native to the northern United States.
Wolves and moose are the two species most commonly sought, and less frequently seen. Black bears, white-tailed deer, bald eagles and common loons are more commonly spotted by park visitors.
Visitors have the best opportunity to spot moose and wolves on the interior trails of the Kabetogama Peninsula. Bears, loons, white-tailed deer and bald eagles are commonly seen on a naturalist-led boat tour.
Is there anything I need to know about visiting bear country?
In order to minimize the chance that a bear will visit your picnic or campsite, be sure to keep all food, garbage, and other scented items stored properly.
Most developed campsites in the park are equipped with a metal food storage locker. Place all groceries, pet food, lotions, toothpaste, sunscreen, and garbage in the locker to keep it away from bears and other curious park animals.
If you are staying in an area without a food locker, you should hang your food, garbage and other scented items from a tree branch at least ten feet up from the ground, ten feet out from the trunk, and four feet down from the branch. Check at a visitor center if you have any questions.
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