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Voyageurs National Park has announced the operating hours for the Rainy Lake Visitor Center for the 2025–2026 winter season. If you’re planning a visit to the park this winter — whether for snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, or just to warm up and learn about the area — it’s worth checking current hours before heading out.
The Rainy Lake Visitor Center, located just east of International Falls along Highway 11, serves as the main gateway to Voyageurs for many locals and visitors. It’s a great starting point to pick up maps, get trail conditions, and talk with park rangers about what’s happening on the ice and in the backcountry.
For the most up-to-date hours and any seasonal changes, the park recommends checking the official NPS announcement directly. Hours can shift throughout the winter season based on staffing and conditions.
Voyageurs covers more than 218,000 acres of lakes, forests, and wetlands in northern Minnesota, with the park’s road-accessible entry points spread across the region — including Rainy Lake, Ash River, Kabetogama Lake, and Crane Lake. In winter, the frozen lakes open up a whole different side of the park, with groomed snowmobile trails and opportunities you simply can’t get in the open-water months.
If you have questions about visiting this winter, you can contact the Rainy Lake Visitor Center directly or visit the NPS website for the latest details on hours and conditions.
