Houseboating in Minnesota
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- Heather
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- Dec 5, 2025
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- Destinations, Things to Do
Houseboating in Minnesota
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.
https://www.voyageurs.org/visit
fed by springs so it is clear and cool,
You can take the houseboats between Lake Kabetogama and Crane Lake, with -- SEE MAP --
Why You Should Visit:
Must See/Do: The Kettle Falls area is a popular destination (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 --
- Ebel's Marina, (Lake Kabetogama) offers 12 houseboat sizes, ranging from 3-12 sleepers
- Voyagaire Marina (Crane Lake) offers 12 houseboat sizes, ranging from 4-12 sleepers
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Welcome Voyagaire on Voyageurs National Park
Rainy Lake, MN
Where Is It: -- SEE MAP --
Why You Should Visit:
Must See/Do:
Best Time to Go: -- SEE WEATHER --
Good to Know:
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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Lake of the Woods, ONT/MN
Where Is It: -- SEE MAP --
Why You Should Visit:
Must See/Do:
Best Time to Go: -- SEE WEATHER --
Good to Know:
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:
More About the Experience: