News Release

Voyageurs National Park Encourages Mindful Boating in Consideration of High Water

Sheen Island Day Use Site

NPS/K. Grossheim

News Release Date: July 10, 2024

Contact: Mark Miller, 218-283-6670

Voyageurs National Park Encourages Mindful Boating in Consideration of High Water.

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN - With high-water levels due to summer rains, boaters are encouraged to watch their speed and limit wake near shorelines, docks, or other developed areas. Operating with a wake causes erosion, and damages docks and other structures. Many docks throughout the park are currently submerged, particularly on Sand Point, Namakan, and Kabetogama Lakes. Boaters should approach campsites, houseboat sites, or destination sites with caution.

Voyageurs National Park encourages boaters to use caution when traveling the park’s waterways. High-water conditions may cover unmarked hazards that are typically visible during low or regular water periods. Boaters should remember to watch for floating debris and various hazards that may develop at any time without warning.

By reducing boat wake, we can avoid damaging property and minimize shoreline erosion.