Voyageurs National Park, MN

Where Is It:  Along the Canada-Minnesota border, Voyageurs National Park consists of five major lakes: Kabetogama, Namakan, Sand Point, Crane, and Rainy Lake. *Rainy Lake is listed as its own destination on our website since houseboats cannot be portaged between these areas.

You can take the houseboats between Lake Kabetogama and Crane Lake, with Namakan and Sand Point between them. -- SEE MAP --

Why You Should Visit: fed by springs so it is clear and cool,

Must See/Do: The Kettle Falls area is a popular destination (about 2.5 hours by houseboat from Ebel's) - 

Best Time to Go: Houseboat season runs from mid-May through late September -- SEE WEATHER --

Good to Know: A fishing boat or other motorized craft is required for safety; feel free to bring your own or rent one from the marina. Houseboat sites are on a first come first serve basis. Each site has a firepit and mooring posts/rings.

Houseboat Options and Sizes: Twenty-four houseboat sizes ranging from 3-12 sleepers -- SEE HOUSBOATS --

Twelve houseboat sizes at Ebel's Marina (Lake Kabetogama) ranging from 3-12 sleepers

• 3 night minimum, no set schedule

Twelve houseboat sizes at Voyagaire Marina (Crane Lake) ranging from 4-12 sleepers

• 3 night minimum, no set schedule
• 54' Sunseeker, 57' Sunseeker, 60' Yatzia and 63' Northern Belle have a 4 night minimum

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Welcome Voyagaire on Voyageurs National Park

 

 

Rainy Lake, MN

Where Is It:  Straddling the borders of Minnesota and Ontario, Canada on the southeastern end of Voyageurs National Park -- SEE MAP --

Why You Should Visit: 

Must See/Do:

Best Time to Go: Houseboat season runs from mid-May through late September -- SEE WEATHER --

Good to Know:  A fishing boat or other motorized craft is required for safety; feel free to bring your own or rent one from the marina. Houseboat sites are on a first come first serve basis. Download the Navionics Boating Marine & Lake app before you go; it will show you navigation routes along the lake.

Houseboat Options and Sizes: Nine houseboat sizes ranging from 2-12 sleepers -- SEE HOUSBOATS --

• 3 night minimum, no set schedule

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Lake of the Woods, ONT/MN

Where Is It:  -- SEE MAP --

Why You Should Visit: 

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Best Time to Go: -- SEE WEATHER --

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Houseboat Options and Sizes: Twelve houseboat sizes ranging from 8-22 sleepers -- SEE HOUSBOATS --

Eight houseboat sizes at Jones Valley and Silverthorn Marinas ranging from 12-22 sleepers:

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