Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Voyageurs National Park

Campers can find some of the best camping opportunities in Minnesota near the Canadian border in Voyageurs National Park. Camping in the park is limited to pitching a tent or staying in a rustic cabin. Campers who want a little luxury can stay in a 20th-century hotel by picturesque Kettle Falls. Campsites near Ellsworth Rock Gardens have views of the artist’s collection of abstract sculptures on the terraced outcrop. Campgrounds by the park’s three lakes are perfect for nature and water lovers. Fish from the bank or take a boat out to explore the various islands. RV campers will also find the necessary hookups and amenities to enjoy their time exploring the park and MN.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Voyageurs National Park (37)

    1. Woodenfrog Campground

    25 Reviews
    Voyageurs National Park, MN
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 235-2520

    $17 / night

    "No showers but that’s ok this site is just a shirt row away from Voyageurs national park islands. Boat docks available. Private sites and great views"

    "We found Woodefrog State Forest Campground to be a perfect spot to enjoy Voyageurs National Park."

    2. The Pines of Kabetogama Resort

    15 Reviews
    Voyageurs National Park, MN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 875-2000

    "Long story short, the resort itself provides direct access to Voyageurs National Park, is immaculately maintained, has top-shelf amenities, and the staff is amazing. You truly get what you pay for."

    "LOCATION: if your intent is spend all day on the lake boating, fishing and swimming - then return to your camper to eat and spend time with your family, then this place is great."

    3. Ash River Campground

    4 Reviews
    Voyageurs National Park, MN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 393-4598

    "This campground is about as close as you can get to the Ash River Visitor center of Voyageurs National Park. Full hookups, good spacing, clean bathrooms and showers. Friendly owner."

    "Pretty view of the lake from our site. We paid $17 for the night, which I found to be kind of pricey for a primitive spot, but I don’t mind supporting these campgrounds."

    4. Kabetogama Lake Group Campsite

    1 Review
    Voyageurs National Park, MN
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 875-2111

    "This is a fun lake. Try visiting some of the local resorts for ice, ice cream and maybe a beer. Maybe even a trip to the infamous Kettle Falls Hotel. Not a dull moment on this lake."

    5. Rainy Lake Group Campsite

    1 Review
    Voyageurs National Park, MN
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 286-5258

    "Playing cards around the fire, homemade granola and bladders of wine. We were the loudness things around. Five stars."

    6. Arrowhead Lodge

    1 Review
    Voyageurs National Park, MN
    6 miles
    Website

    $39 / night

    7. Boondocks

    2 Reviews
    Voyageurs National Park, MN
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 875-2700

    $35 / night

    "We cold called them last minute in late April, most of the other campgrounds were not open for the season, but they welcomed us, which saved our butts because we literally would have had to drive hours"

    "Brand new, well designed RV Campground next to Boondocks Bar & Grill. They have 21 spaces, 50/30 amp electric only sites. Sites 1-14 are good for big rigs."

    8. Birch Grove Resort

    1 Review
    Voyageurs National Park, MN
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 750-0765

    $48 / night

    9. Headquarters RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Crane Lake, MN
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 750-1376

    $45 - $60 / night

    "We only stayed here two nights for a quick trip into Voyageurs National Park. If I would have known AT&T would have been so fast and reliable, we would have easily stayed here a week to work."

    "Our Family stayed at Headquarters RV Park in Buyck (just outside of Orr, MN) for 4 days over the Memorial Day weekend, and we were so impressed!!"

    10. Arnold's Campground

    5 Reviews
    International Falls, MN
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (218) 285-9100

    "Service was great, Arnold helped me Book a spot for a family gathering nearby. The campsite was clean and hook ups worked great!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Voyageurs National Park

123 Reviews of 37 Voyageurs National Park Campgrounds


  • Rico R.
    Jun. 15, 2019

    Woodenfrog Campground

    Great camping

    No showers but that’s ok this site is just a shirt row away from Voyageurs national park islands. Boat docks available. Private sites and great views

  • Eric K.
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Voyageurs National Park Backcountry Camping — Voyageurs National Park

    water-access camping

    Northern Minnesota camping is known for being one of the few remaining places in the US where you can enjoy the wilderness with absolutely no sounds of man-made machines and cities. Camping at Voyageurs National Park is one of those experiences. It's great BECAUSE all the camping is via boat.

  • T
    Aug. 27, 2021

    Woodenfrog Campground

    Quiet Gem

    We found Woodefrog State Forest Campground to be a perfect spot to enjoy Voyageurs National Park. We easily snagged a campsite next to Lake Kabetogama, kayaked, hiked, and enjoyed listening to the loons. We had sunlight for our solar and plenty of room.

  • Nathan H.
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Headquarters RV Park

    Beautiful Campground With Convenient Access to Voyageurs National Park

    We only stayed here two nights for a quick trip into Voyageurs National Park. If I would have known AT&T would have been so fast and reliable, we would have easily stayed here a week to work. The campground is clean. The owners are incredibly friendly and accommodating. We were greeted happily when we arrived and directed to our spot which was a spacious, level gravel pad with a well maintained picnic table and fire ring. We had a lot of privacy with the trees surrounding the site. The easements were freshly mowed. You can tell the owners take pride in the appearance of the park.

    This is a fantastic place to stay if visiting Voyageurs National Park and the other surrounding attractions, such as Vermillion Falls. We would absolutely stay here again.

  • J
    Sep. 16, 2021

    The Pines of Kabetogama Resort

    Immaculately maintained, has top-shelf amenities, and the staff are amazing.

    In our years of RV travels The Pines of Kabetogama is among the best RV resorts we have ever stayed at. Long story short, the resort itself provides direct access to Voyageurs National Park, is immaculately maintained, has top-shelf amenities, and the staff is amazing. You truly get what you pay for.

    After hours of driving, we just wanted to get to our site and settle in. Upon arrival, Jeanne greeted us at the front office and was very kind, friendly, and helpful. She treated us like family. Tom guided us to site number 20 on the upper level with a poured concrete pad with pristine full-hookups. We were pleasantly surprised at just how spread-out the sites were. There isn't a bad site in the entire resort. It comes down to what your preference is. Do you prefer the community experience? The sites on the lower level fill that preference. Spread out with more privacy? Reserve a site on the upper level.

    The restrooms were an unexpected surprise. Absolutely spotless with granite countertops and glass bowl sinks!?! We didn't expect to walk into a luxury bathroom experience at an RV resort.

    The view of the sky at night was amazing. We didn't know this until we arrived and walked over to the Lake Kabetogama Voyageurs National Park Visitors Center that the park is Dark Sky Certified.

    Having direct shoreline access to Voyageurs National Park was the highlight for my family. As soon as you are on the water, you are in a National Park. If you have a boat be sure and bring it along, otherwise, you can rent one from the resort and tour the lake. Tom informed us that if you have a motorhome RV, as we do, and you tow your boat the staff will launch your boat for you. The resort has a very large dock system with 16 slips by our count.

    In terms of wildlife, we were fortunate enough to see more deer than we could count, as well as several bald eagles, and loons during our stay.

    There are on-site coin-operated washers and dryers which we did not use, but are nice to know are available. If we were there for a longer stay we would use them for sure.

    Even though we were not staying in the luxury cabins, the staff was kind enough to allow us to peek inside and they are immaculate. The decor is iconic, and the finishing touches are high quality. They aren't like the other ramshackle bunkhouses with spring bed frames we've stayed at in the past.

    As I began my review, because the resort itself provides direct access to Voyageurs National Park, is immaculately maintained, has top-shelf amenities, and the staff is amazing you truly get what you pay for.

  • Scott S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2023

    Woodenfrog Campground

    Another Great State Forest Campground

    This campground is located just outside Voyageurs National Park on Lake Kabatoga. This is a primitive campground with pit toilets and water. Sites are mostly private with some having a view of the lake. Since most of Voyageurs is a water based park this is a great choice is you done have a boat. A lot of mosquitoes in July.

  • Rachelle W.
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Woodenfrog Campground

    Woodenfrog State Forest Campground

    Woodenfrog is located along the shoreline of Lake Kabetogama - part of Voyageurs National Park. The sites all seemed to be nestled nicely into their own nooks among the trees. We were the only campers in the entire campground when we started in late April. The trail along the lake was nice, fire ring was perfect for cooking and the “locals” (squirrel & deer)  were friendly.

  • J
    Sep. 1, 2016

    Woodenfrog Campground

    Awesome forest service campground near Voyageurs

    This is really the only car-camping campground at/near Voyageurs National Park. It's relatively large and on the shore of Lake Kabetogama. The sites that overlook the lake are spaced fairly close together, and really only have lake views. There is a common trail between sites to provide lake access. (We got leeches when we waded in at the dock, yuck!). The sites away from the lake are very spread out and very private. We had a site in the southwest corner of the campground and we were nearly 0.10 miles from the next campsite. Very private! Bathrooms were clean and the swimming beach was nice.

  • TyAnn J.
    Jun. 30, 2017

    Crane Lake Primitive Campgrounds

    Neither Mosquitoes nor Gnats nor Noseeums kept us away from our Crane Lake Adventure!!

    Crane Lake is so unique!! It is the Southern Entry to Voyageurs National Park, the Western entry to Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and The Superior Forest borders the East side of Crane Lake.

    ***NOTE Don't forget to bring along a detailed map as there are hundreds of islands and turns on this beautiful lake.

    We camped on the United States side of Crane Lake. Once again you need to be aware of the United States/Canadian borders while in the water. Our headquarters were set up at Handberg's Marina http://www.handbergs.com/

    There are 3 back Country campsites located just offset to the Vermilion Gorge Trailhead. These campsites have no fees and are on a first come, first served basis.

    The Vermilion Gorge Trailhead hike is a 1 & 1/2 mile trail that featues sheer granite cliffs and waterfalls-it was breathtaking due to the high water levels this year-another note: be very cautious if you bring small children.


Guide to Voyageurs National Park

Experience the beauty of Voyageurs National Park while enjoying the company of your furry friends. There are several pet-friendly camping options that cater to both you and your pets.

Pet owners like spacious sites with natural surroundings

  • At Woodenfrog Campground, campers can enjoy large, wooded sites that provide ample space for pets to roam and explore.
  • The Pines of Kabetogama Resort offers well-maintained sites with beautiful lake views, perfect for relaxing with your dog after a day of adventure.
  • Ash River Campground features grassy surfaces and picnic tables, making it a comfortable spot for both you and your pet to unwind.

Dog owners appreciate easy access to outdoor activities

Tips for camping with dogs near Voyageurs National Park

  • Always keep your dog on a leash at Arnold's Campground to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially when visiting remote sites like Indian Island Canoe Campsite, where amenities are limited.
  • Make sure to clean up after your dog to maintain the natural beauty of places like Birch Grove Resort, ensuring a pleasant experience for all campers.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Voyageurs National Park is Woodenfrog Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 25 reviews.

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