We are now taking bookings for resort lodging if you are looking to stay close to
Voyageurs National Park. We are open in all four seasons.
The Ash River and Voyageurs National Park region is a true four-season destination with no shortage of things to do. Water is at the heart of the experience. Explore hundreds of miles of shoreline and islands, cruise to Kettle Falls Dam or Crane Lake for lunch, visit the Ellsworth Rock Gardens, travel upriver to view towering rock cliffs on your way to Ash River Falls, or simply enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise.
Our weather is extreme in the best way possible. Summers bring warm days and cool nights, perfect for outdoor adventure. It might rain, so please remember your rain gear. Fall offers crisp temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and breathtaking fall colors. Winters are cold, which is exactly what makes this area so ideal for snow-based recreation.
Winter on the river is something special. The Voyageurs area is known for receiving some of the highest snowfall totals in the Upper Midwest, and the Ash River is no exception. In most years, this region gets more snow than anywhere else in the area, making it a true snowmobiler’s paradise.
Things to See and Do Nearby
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Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center
Open daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, May 8 through September 30. -
Ash River Visitor Center
Open daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, May 7 through September 30. Visit the center and enjoy scenic hiking trails through pine forests with spectacular views of Kabetogama Lake. -
Historic Kettle Falls Hotel and Dam
Explore the Kettle Falls Historic District, where you can look south into Canada from the international border, visit the dam, tour the 1912 dam tender’s cabin, and see the historic 1912 Kettle Falls Hotel. -
The Ellsworth Rock Gardens
Located on the Kabetogama Peninsula across from Cutover Island. This unique site features stone gardens and sculptures created by Jack Ellsworth from the 1940s through the 1960s, along with a newly built picnic area and dock access. -
Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary
See wild black bears in their natural habitat up close. Do not forget your camera. Located near Orr, Minnesota. -
Bog Walk
Located at the Voyageurs National Park and Orr Area Information Center. Open daily year round. This elevated boardwalk allows visitors to explore a bog ecosystem without getting their feet wet. Access from Highway 53 in Orr. -
Soudan Underground Mine Tours and State Park
Located near Tower, Minnesota. Open daily in summer from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
