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Book Your Summer Stay: Camping and Houseboat Reservations Now Open at Voyageurs National Park

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With summer just around the corner, now is the time to lock in your plans at Voyageurs National Park. Overnight tent camping reservations and houseboat permits for the 2026 summer season have been open since Saturday, November 15, 2025 — meaning spots are already being claimed.

Whether you’re thinking about a night under the stars on one of the park’s backcountry sites or a full houseboat experience drifting across Rainy Lake or Kabetogama, the time to reserve is now before the best dates fill up.

For locals around International Falls, the Ash River corridor, Kabetogama, and Crane Lake, a Voyageurs camping trip is as easy as loading up the boat. But summer weekends at the park draw visitors from across the region and beyond — so getting your reservation in early makes a real difference.

Houseboats are a signature way to experience Voyageurs, offering a floating basecamp amid the park’s more than 500 islands and four major lakes. Tent camping sites range from developed locations near the water to more remote backcountry spots accessible only by boat.

Reservations opened at 9 a.m. CST on November 15 through the National Park Service reservation system. If you haven’t booked yet, head to the NPS page linked below to get started and check current availability.

A houseboat on the water in Ash River at Voyageurs National Park
A houseboat on the water near Ash River. Photo: NPS / Mark Miller

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