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Voyageurs in February

February is one of the best times to visit Voyageurs — busier than January, busier than March.

Expect light crowds (2/10), highs near 21°F, about 10.3 hours of daylight, and 1 seasonal closure in effect.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

2/10
Quiet

Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.

About 13% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical February visits vs. the year

February (typical)5,784
Peak — August46,071
Quietest — December156

February draws about 3% of Voyageurs’s yearly visitors.

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

February weather

Avg high
21°F
Avg low
-5°F
Precipitation
0.7"
Sunrise
7:18 AM
Sunset
5:33 PM
Daylight
10.3h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, KABETOGAMA, MN US

What's open

Voyageurs in February: access

Voyageurs is open 24-hours a day year-round, although activities and services are limited after visitor center hours. Please note that early spring and late fall may present hazards on the lake with thin ice; use caution.

Seasonal closures may apply:

  • Park Closure

    Increased bear activity and Dryweed Island area closures

    Due to unsafe bear‑human interactions, all of the Dryweed Island area's campsites, houseboat sites, and day use sites are closed. See below for a full list of sites covered by the closure. This time of year typically brings increased bear activity throughout the park. Visitors should remain bear aware and follow all food‑storage requirements.

    Details on nps.gov →

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

No additional active alerts or warnings reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Voyageurs crowds across the year

January: 1/10 crowdJanFebruary: 2/10 crowd2FebMarch: 1/10 crowdMarApril: 1/10 crowdAprMay: 6/10 crowdMayJune: 10/10 crowdJunJuly: 10/10 crowdJulAugust: 10/10 crowdAugSeptember: 5/10 crowdSepOctober: 3/10 crowdOctNovember: 1/10 crowdNovDecember: 1/10 crowdDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in February

FAQ

Voyageurs in February

How busy is Voyageurs in February?

February rates 2/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Voyageurs National Park — about 13% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 5,784.

What is the weather like at Voyageurs in February?

In February, Voyageurs averages a high of 21°F and a low of -5°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.

How much does it cost to visit Voyageurs?

Entry to Voyageurs is free.

When is Voyageurs least crowded?

Voyageurs is quietest in January and March. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Voyageurs get in February?

In mid-February, Voyageurs gets about 10.3 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 7:18 AM and sunset around 5:33 PM.