Voyageurs · November
Voyageurs in November
November is one of the best times to visit Voyageurs — quieter than October, about as busy as December.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.
About 5% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical November visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
November weather
- Avg high
- —
- Avg low
- —
- Precipitation
- 1.3"
- Sunrise
- 7:19 AM
- Sunset
- 4:31 PM
- Daylight
- 9.2h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, KETTLE FALLS, MN US
What's open
Voyageurs in November: 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
Partial Boat Launch Closure at Kabetogama Lake July 8–11
The boat launch at Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center will be partially closed July 8–11 to deploy construction vessels. The south lane will remain open; the north lane will be closed. Delays are likely. This work, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, replaces an aging underwater powerline to the historic Kettle Falls area. Thank you for your patience during this project while we improve safety and communication reliability at one of the park’s iconic destinations.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Park Closure
Partial Boat Launch Closure at Kabetogama Lake July 8–11
The boat launch at Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center will be partially closed July 8–11 to deploy construction vessels. The south lane will remain open; the north lane will be closed. Delays are likely. This work, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, replaces an aging underwater powerline to the historic Kettle Falls area. Thank you for your patience during this project while we improve safety and communication reliability at one of the park’s iconic destinations.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Voyageurs crowds across the year
FAQ
Voyageurs in November
How busy is Voyageurs in November?
November rates 1/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Voyageurs National Park — about 5% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 2,396.
What is the weather like at Voyageurs in November?
In November, Voyageurs averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.