Really, all you need to bring is your family.
If you’ve visited the Gunflint Trail and Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area before, you’ve probably got a good idea of how to pack. Light.
If you haven’t been here before, or you like having someone pack for you, or you don’t have the gear you need, all you need to do is line up an outfitter.
Here is a preview of how your outfitter can help.
Complete Canoe Outfitting (recommended for those new to wilderness outfitting)
- camping gear
- food
- maps
- permits
- canoes
- trip planning and routing
Partial Outfitting
- individual items
- canoes
- rented by the item, by the day
Tow Service
- motor-tow service to several BWCAW perimeter lakes
- Seagull Lake, Saganaga Lake and Clearwater Lakes included
Trip Planning and Routing
- you’ve got the equipment, but need the plan
- usually included with an outfitting package, but ask your outfitter to be sure
Overnight Accommodations
Bunkhouses
Cabins
Licenses, Permits, etc.
- BWCAW permits, fishing licenses, tackle, bait, shower facilities and sundries
Common questions about camping and canoeing along the BWCA.
Tips for getting your family ready for the trip of a lifetime.
