Houseboat overnight permit at Voyageurs: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Required under the listed conditions

Applies to

overnight guests

Place or corridor

Park waters - Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan and Sand Point lakes

Effective dates

May 1, 2026 through October 31, 2026

Published fee

$15

Release model

fixed date

Release detail: Permits become available the previous November 15th at 9am CST. The park states this as a standing rule, not a 2026-specific calendar date.

Fee detail: $15 per night.

Exceptions and limits

• A houseboat is defined as a registered vessel with sleeping facilities, cooking and food storage facilities, and a no-discharge toilet.
• Permits are required for overnight stays within the May 1 - October 31 dates; the park describes this season as annual.