If you're a national parks enthusiast needing to check Voyageurs NP off your list, and if you're…read moresearching for adequate camping accommodations...then I can't recommend Woodenfrog Forest Campground enough!!! I spent 3 days exploring Voyageurs and discovered Woodenfrog Campground through the most reliable app on my phone called CAMPENDIUM. For any adventurers out there, downloading Campendium is an absolute MUST for traveling spontaneously arriving at parks and attractions on a whim. Woodenfrog Campground is situated within Kabetogama State Forest and is absolutely ideal for hikers and explorers like myself looking for simple spots to camp out while in remote Voyageurs National Park which straddles the Canadian border. Woodenfrog was perfect! There are 3 separate sections for discovering what makes Voyageurs unique and having Woodenfrog Campground was ultra convenient for getting around each day. It actually sits in the middle of Voyageurs about 7 miles away from the main road getting into and out of the park. Kabetogama is the official town here and it's quite primitive and secluded. And since there weren't too many motels/lodges/cabins to stay for evenings in the area...Woodenfrog Campground was more than suffice! When I arrived during the week back in the summertime of this year, June 2021, there were tons of empty camping spaces available. Reading off their website, it said there were 59 drive-in campsites for anyone and everyone to come and enjoy. It was $17 per night for a campsite. I drove around and backed my car into one of the sites and then returned to the entrance area to complete a camping/information slip and paying $34 for 2 evenings. I knew right away I'd be content staying here. The campsites were huge and offered plenty of space and privacy. Each site had a firepit as well as a picnic table. Again, I can't stress enough how spacious the sites were! Also, I guess Voyageurs isn't too crowded in terms of receiving visitors...but if you're an obsessive national parks fan, then at some point you must visit Voyageurs and I can't stress enough how much I appreciated staying at this Woodenfrog Campground. During my visit I couldn't believe how this place could be so deserted? I loved everything about being here! - There was terrific cell phone reception. - I had no issues setting up my tent on some grassy sections of my campsite. - After sunsets it felt like I was spending beautiful nights under the stars deep within the heart of the woods, yet I was just a short drive from town. A few other details... - According to their website, they have 7 vault toilets (no big deal, imo), access to the lake, 2 boating docks and a picnic shelter. - All sites are reserved on a first-come, first served basis. For myself kind of winging things on the spot not knowing how much time I needed during my visit to Voyageurs, I admired having the first-come, first served aspect. It allowed me to be flexible with my planning. - Btw, leaving my tent still set up during daytimes while I went out exploring was perfectly fine. When I returned in late afternoons, my tent was still sitting there at my campsite, lol. I just want to mention how accessible Woodenfrog Campground was. Like I mentioned it sits in the middle of Voyageurs in Kabetogama and the following day I hung out in the main section of the park by Rainy Lake about 40 miles to the west. Finally my last day I drove over to the Ash River section 21 miles east. During my research of Voyageurs I noticed that if you choose to stay at a motel or lodge around the park, it cost at least a minimum of $100+ per night. But since I was road-tripping it, I didn't want to have set-in-stone plans. I preferred to travel on my own terms. That's why Woodenfrog was amazing plus having my tent with me and camping for $17 per night was quite affordable. When I reflect upon staying at Woodenfrog Campground within Kabetogama State Forest, it certainly conjures up good memories. In terms of national park camping accommodations, it's easily 5 stars for those nature lovers trying to immerse themselves in the great outdoors and making the most of their Voyageurs NP experiences.

I grew up in the Falls and thought I knew a lot about the lake. Boy was I wrong!! When visiting…read morefamily came to town we decided to book a tour with Voyageurs Outfitters. We took an amazing tour with Merritt, who shared so much history of the lake - I wish I would have even taken notes! We hiked through Voyageurs National Park - trail views were spectacular, saw many hidden gems, and stopped at the historic Kettle Falls. Highly recommend this guided boat tour for all - even if you have been on Rainy many times!

Great trip. Captain Tim very knowledgeable on history and nature of area and a lot of fun…read more The area is beautiful

They say you can't go home again, well they are wrong. Fifty years ago was the last time I came to…read moreSunset Resort, and 50 years latter it is better than ever. John and Kristi were gracious hosts and were always there to help us. This resort is on the shores of the Ash River which empties into Sullivan Bay and into Voyageurs National Park. Best fishing in the WORLD! We stayed in their campgrounds, the only "full service" campground on Ash River Trail which includes Full 50 amp electric, water and sewer. We rented one of their pontoon boats and had a wonderful boat trip. Thanks John and Kristi for a wonderful time!

A delightful place, ideal to visit Voyageurs National Park. We spent four nights there in Cabin 4…read moreand rented a boat and motor to see the park. The location is fantastic, just at the very edge of the Park, it is actually closer to the boundary than the place that rents houseboats. Two minutes down the river and you are inside the Park, on Sullivan Bay, a branch of lake Kabetogama. The bay is connected by a narrows to the East end of this lake, and you can go West to Kabetogama, East to Namakan, Northeast to Kettle falls... Or, on a bad day for boating, you can walk five minutes to where the Park's walking trails begin. All cabins have a view of the river. Ours had two bedrooms, a large living-dining-kitchen combination and a screened porch, where we actually ate breakfast and dinner. It has heat, which we did not need (early August) . No AC, but one would never need it up there. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the promised equipment and utensils were there. The boats were reliable and in good condition. The atmosphere is out of another time: you make your reservation by talking to John on the phone. You give your first name and that's it: no deposit. You get there and tell him you have arrived. No keys needed. When you leave you can pay by personal check, no need to show ID! Everybody is there because of the park, and it is very quiet at all times. Mostly families, two or three generations. John is a reliable weather predictor and will also tell you where the fish are biting. The cabins are obviously been worked on all the time, in this severe climate. In our cabin the knotty pine panels were just new (door hanging not quite adjusted yet). There was a CRT TV (really) which we did not use: too much to see outside. If you want luxury, this place is not for you. If you want down-home old fashioned comfort, go there and you will love it.

UPDATE - November 10, 2020:…read more We have stayed at VPL many times (5 years, total). Last time, we also brought along my brother and his wife. They stayed at Spruce Tree cabin; we were in Cattails. We've also stayed in Loggers. We've inspected many other cabins. All are nice. 1. Secluded: IMHO, VPL is one of "the most" secluded lodges in the Northwoods (and Southern Canada); it is *easily accessible* via drive-in. I've stayed at many; "visited" a few others; seen "many more" from the water. VPL truly does encompass the whole peninsula. To get anything more secluded, you have to shell out BIG bucks for a fly-in excursion (which I have done, many times). This is *the place*. 2. Hosts / Managers: Casey and Anna - "Top-tier". I've stayed in many lodges in both the USA and Canada - there are "top-tier" hosts, and then there are "the rest". Definitely, "top-tier". 3. Amenities: They are accurately listed on the web-site - check them out. Great boat-ramp; playground; boat-house / fish-cleaning / live-bait / fuel; excellent docks for each cabin (or community docks for the "view" cabins); etc, etc... 4. Kitchen: it's small, but perfect for a week-long stay. Even though there are plenty of restaurants within easy driving distance, we ONLY eat-in during our stay. We use the kitchen and the grill (provided by VPL at each cabin) - it's fish-camp! Awesome. 5. Cabins - Part 1: Traditional, but very comfortable. Rustic - but, cozy. Some are very close to the water - with individual docks; some are "view cabins" - located high-up (you can't walk straight down to the water - need to use the community dock). We prefer the "water-side" cabins - everything is close at hand. Also, brother's family has stayed at one of the "view" cabins: truly stunning views - facing across the bay (to uninhabited Echo Island). And these "view" cabins have AWESOME fire-pits & benches for tremendous evenings. All the cabins DO have everything you need for a week-long stay. 6. Cabins - Part 2: There is a selection of both Single-room and Multi-room cabins. All have *new* mattresses: Single, Double, and King - depending on the specific cabin. No locks on the doors? It's fish-camp! Don't bring your heirloom jewelry; if you do, lock it in your car-trunk. 7. Firewood: Obviously. 8. No TV: Hooray! There are video players in each cabin - and videos at the office. Seriously? Who goes to fish-camp in the Northwoods to watch videos? Not... 9. Lake Kabetogama: If you've never been here, this lake is an AWESOME place to spend a week. Even if you don't stay at VPL, this is one place which should be on everyone's bucket-list.

My family (30+ people plus dogs) stay here every year. Casey and Anna make us feel welcomed when…read morewe come and go out of their way (like bringing out their sons toys for our kids). The cabins are small, but private. From most of the cabins you can see no other cabins or one other cabin. There is a small beach and a playground where our kids play. It's not a luxury resort, nor is it advertised as such, but my family has a great time when we are there.

Everyone recommended we travel to Kettle Falls since it was our first time visiting Voyageurs…read moreNational Park. We're happy we did. It was neat to see the historic hotel and "Tiltin' Hilton" bar. We came during prime lunchtime and the restaurant was busy with just one waitress taking orders, running food, and managing the cash register. We weren't in a rush and knew she was working hard so we didn't mind the slower pace of service but some others near us seemed to be more pressed for time. Might just be something to consider if you're on a timed tour! The food menu is basic but what we got (a Philly Cheesesteak and chicken tenders and fries) were cooked to our liking. You're definitely here more for the experience than the food but we had a great time.

We took one of the Kettle Falls NPS tours during our time in Voyageurs. While checking in at the…read morevisitors center, one of the rangers started taking orders for box lunches, with a choice of either salad or sandwiches. This restaurant is located within the Kettle Falls Hotel with plenty of seating in the dining room and out on the patio. While the tour recommends preordering lunch to prevent the kitchen from getting overwhelmed, I believe there's more than enough time to place an order for other food if desired. We didn't know this going in, so we preordered the sandwich lunches. While preorders are done at the visitor center before setting off on the cruise, payments are done in person at the hotel. Deli Sands ($12.95) - This is a really simple sandwich that anyone can make. First a couple of slices of meat. One sandwich we went with turkey, the other beef. For the former, the sandwich came with 3 slices while the beef seemed to be piled much higher. There's then a choice of swiss or american cheese, served simply cold, and then lettuce, tomato, and mayo. It's nothing inventive; it's just a pure homestyle sandwich anyone can make to take out on a picnic or for school lunch as I had while growing up. There's enough mayo that it mixes with the liquid from the veggies to drip down and out - no dry bites in sight. The meal comes with a small bag of regular Lays chips and a pickle spear. The spear isn't drained well so the pickle juice kind of goes all over the box and soaks into the sandwich bread. (3/5) Honestly there's not much else to say, it's a sandwich from the only restaurant within probably 2 hours travel time of anything else. They obviously don't have the means or capacity to really make anything fancy - it's just for the campers, lodgers and visitors like us. Food: [3/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 3/5

Ryan and Amanda are the owners, and they were professional from the reservation down to the check…read moreout. My husband and I decided to take a trip to enjoy the cooler weather before fall sets in. The price here was just right at $89 dollars a night and they allowed dogs for an additional $20 bucks per reservation. We arrived early and asked if early check in was avaliable. They were booked solid and somehow were able to squeeze us in for an early check in at noon. We arrived to a row of tiny cabins and a row of motel rooms. It was located in a quiet neighborhood next to a street that was undergoing sewer work. Ryan and Amanda were running around cleaning rooms. Amanda quickly waved us into the front office and quickly checked us in. The room was perfect for what we were looking for. Functional, clean and efficient. If you are looking for simple accommodations with friendly service this is great find. No place is perfect and its always great to be prepared for every visit. My recommendations for you if you decide to come stay here for a few nights. You may need to bring: Facial tissue Hair dryer Lotion Flip flops Bug spray Fan Sound machine They have clean white towels, shampoo, bar soap, refrigerator, microwave, small closet, a bible, an air conditioner, and outdoor seating for smokers. No smoking in rooms. My only discomfort were the squirrels scurrying on the roof at night. The high squeak of the refrigerator compressor kicking in every few minutes. You can hear the neighbors from the bathroom. None of these are anything that would discourage me from coming back. They are minor nuisances like any other place would have. Come here for the service, clean and functional rooms. Stay and support Ryan and Amanda. Our dog got sick and we left after one night but we will be back.

AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!!! Booked on VRBO in December for a July vacation. Pictures looked nice, cozy…read moreand simple, no problem. When we pulled up we noticed it looked like a run-down motel. Oh well, we just need a place to stay. My wife and I had just spent 4 days on Isle Royale National Park and couldn't wait for a nice shower and peaceful night. The pictures ARE NOT from this property, totally FALSE ADVERTISING!!! We will be letting VRBO know too. When we went to enter the door code we noticed the door was open, not latched shut. It was a pain to try and lock when leaving. Went to take a shower, NO TOWELS...there was 1 wash cloth, 1 hand towel and 1 floor towel, no body towels. There was also no bar soap, no body wash...just some shampoo attached to the shower wall, no conditioner. We ended up going to Dollar General down the street to grab towels, soap, matching shampoo and conditioner. Room was small, no big deal. One nightstand had a Keurig Coffee station that took up all the space, no 2nd lamp like in the pictures (see above about pictures). Okay, no big deal...make do, right? We showered and settled in for the night. Turned on the TV to a pink screen...did some troubleshooting and unplugged it to reset the TV and get it to work...so we thought. Every channel said, "Channel not available, call for information". We looked up the booking to see if there was a trick to getting it to work, the booking said to call the cable company, we did. Cable Company said they had been disconnected since June 24th, 2026...3 weeks before we checked in. WTF??? No email stating there was no cable any longer no discount, nothing. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!! We ended up grabbing a room for the 2 nights at another hotel and will be asking for a refund from the host. If they won't, we will pursue through VRBO.

We came here for dinner after visiting the National Park. The spinach artichoke dip was delicious…read morewith seasoned tortilla chips. I had a hamburger with prime rib on top. Prime rib was mostly fat, no taste. Burger was decent but nothing special. I did try the wild rice as a side, very interesting but not something I would have again.

Pretty cool vibe here. Definitely has a homey feel, and the staff are super friendly. The food was…read morereasonably priced I guess, quantities being maybe a touch on the small end. But all the food was very tasty and well cooked.

Sandy Point Resort is one of those places I almost hate to review because I'd rather keep it quiet…read morefor myself. But they deserve the credit. We had a wonderful relaxing stay. The cabin was immaculately clean. And the resort had great food. It was relaxing just fishing off their dock. They also have a 6 or 7 year old "pier guide" that will direct you to the best fishing spots off that pier and he wont charge you a dime. All you have to do is start fishing until you get dangerously close to catching his pet northern that lives under the dock. then he will ask you politely to not fish in that spot. At that point all you have to do is ask him to help you find the other fish and he will direct you to the best spots and best baits It was one of those little moments that made the place feel special -- clean, peaceful, family-run, and full of character. Cj and I are looking forward to coming back!

We stayed for a week. Had a 3 bedroom cabin with a pontoon. The cabin was as advertised but also…read morehad a gas grill not just charcoal (bought charcoal for no reason). Beds were fine, AC was fine, WiFi wasn't great but that's to be expected at a place like that (no issues). We had our own dock which was nice and Owen, the dock hand, was very nice and informative when it came to getting the rental papers for the boat. Owen showed us how to use the electronics and where to get gas. Everything was great. The biggest issue came on day 4. While coming back to the resort from Kettle Falls, we hit a rock with the pontoon. The rock was not marked with a buoy nor was it marked on the GPS system on the boat. The boat functioned seemingly fine and we got it back to our dock. We got in the water to inspect the damage and found a small hole in the pontoon, roughly the size of a dime, and some damage to the skeg on the bottom of the motor. We went up to the lodge and explained the situation in its entirety to the owners, Al, and Owen. Owen took the boat on Wednesday and took it over to the lodge to get it out of the water for inspection. Everything was fine up to this point. Al and Owen came over and spoke with us at our cabin and gave us very vague information about the next steps. We played games and hung out in the cabin the rest of the night. The next day the conflicting information came pouring in. We were not sure if the boat was going to be put on an insurance claim or not. We were told we were going to have to pay between 3k-6k to get it fixed. We were then told they would be putting in an insurance claim. Then we were told, "you guys made the mistake, why should we have to put it through insurance". We were then told the boat was going to a shop in Orr and they would asses the damage. They needed to pressure test the pontoons and weld the hole. The Skeg damage was not irreparable, we were told. So because we don't have a money tree in our yard and hearing 3k-6k we were unsure of how to proceed. Paying for the mistake was never the issue. Paying an insurance deductible was not an issue. We just didn't know what was going on and kept getting multiple stories. Thursday we were boat less, by choice, because we didn't know what to expect as far as a bill. Friday afternoon we were told it would be less than $1000 to fix it, so we decided to get another boat for our final afternoon/evening. They didn't charge us for the 2nd boat due to us renting the first one for the full week, which was nice. The only thing that was not great about it was they were unclear about how the process was gonna happen and we were unclear if we were going to be charged for the 2nd boat that's why the delay in getting the 2nd boat. The 2nd boat was full of gas and we took the boat out for a few hours in the afternoon. The needle for the gas gauge was barely a sliver passed full tank. The bill finally comes in Friday evening and we were charged $1300 for the first boat due to the damages. That's not a rough number, that's exactly what we were charged. Odd right?! The "itemized receipt" we got from the shop said "for welding" on it. Very vague. Nothing written about how much labor costs, parts used, nothing about pressure testing, nothing about the skeg (which we were charged for), nothing about removing any dents, and nothing about any inspections elsewhere on the boat. It's hard to walk away from this feeling like we didn't totally get screwed over. When asking for clarification we were talked at and told we should feel lucky we only have to pay $1300. Come to find out their insurance deductible was $1000. This doesn't include the motor I know but why all of the run around? Why not be upfront with us? Why not come over on the day it happened and say our deductible is this, plan accordingly. It wasn't a very pleasant experience and the staff, outside of Owen, was very unprofessional. So after paying the $1300 we found out how much they charged us for gas. It was laughable. Between the two pontoons we used 1 1/2 tanks of gas (roughly). For the roughly 30 gallons we purchased from them we payed $378. Again right on the round number. Crazy we landed right on a ridiculous round number. Remember when I said the 2nd one was barely under full, 10 gallons and $70 later the boat was full. The crazy thing is the person who filled it as we were leaving never once checked to see how much gas was actually put into the boat. On top of all of this price gouging we got charged the full week for the boat even though we didn't have one for 2 full days. Lake Kabetogama is great. Sandy Point Lodge is a great location. It is safe to say I will never be returning to Sandy Point. Driving home feeling screwed over is not fun. I guess we will be spending our money at a different resort next summer.