National Parks in Minnesota
Minnesota has one national park: Voyageurs National Park. None of them requires an entry reservation.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
At a glance
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs | Free entry | Not required | June through August is best for boating and camping, early September brings fewer bugs and crowds, and January through March is prime for ice roads and northern lights. | Plan two to three days, with at least one full day on the water. |
Nearby parks in other states
- Isle Royale National ParkMichigan · about 217 miles as the crow flies
- Theodore Roosevelt National ParkNorth Dakota · about 495 miles as the crow flies
- Badlands National ParkSouth Dakota · about 536 miles as the crow flies
- Indiana Dunes National ParkIndiana · about 565 miles as the crow flies
- Mount Rushmore National MemorialSouth Dakota · about 589 miles as the crow flies
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