Minnesota Highway 11 east from International Falls leads to Rainy Lake on the northwest end of the park. For those coming to the area by plane, there are scheduled airlines that serve Hibbing, International Falls and Fort Frances in Ontario, Canada. Buses serve U S 53 between Duluth and International Falls. Transportation can be arranged from airports and bus depots to park access points and resorts outside the park. Area Accommodations and Services Overnight lodging, campgrounds, restaurants, grocery stores, boat rentals, and other services are offered outside the park at private resorts at Rainy Lake, Kabetogama, Ash River and Crane Lake.
Services are available year-round.
A park concessioner at Kettle Falls operates seasonally, offering lodging, a restaurant, boat rentals, boat fuel and other services, including a mechanized portage between Rainy and Namakan Lakes for boats up to 21 feet long. Crossing the United States Canada Border Before going ashore in Canada and upon returning to the United States, you must report to customs offices. You and your boat may clear Canada customs at Portage Bay on Sand Point Lake or Sand Bay on Rainy Lake. When returning you can clear US Customs at the Crane Lake Public Landing or at International Falls Bridge. Public and private campgrounds, accessible by car are found near the park.