Author: Rockwood

  • Canoe 91 for sale: Royalex 16′


    Wenonah Adirondack  two person 16’ Royalex We are selling an older royalex canoe.  Royalex is a plastic composite that is lighter than aluminum and designed to bounce off rocks, etc.  This canoe still have plenty of life in it and is perfect for rivers or just to leave at the cabin. Royalex, 16’ long, 60…

  • Canoe 79 for sale: Quetico 16


    Souris River Quetico 16 two person (2021)Souris River’s Quetico 16 is the little brother to their popular 17’ model, with the same great stability and “fishability” in a smaller package for shorter trips.  This one is 4 years old with the usual scratches, patch free, and a Canadian-style contoured yoke with pad.  Kevlar, 16’2” long,…

  • Canoe 49 for sale: Northstar B-17


    Northstar B-17 two person (2022) Northstar Canoe’s B-17 is based on the always-popular “Prospector” design, with a bit more rocker for easier turning and a little more width between the seats for cargo.   We have 1 for sale, 3 years old with the usual scratches, patch free, and includes thick, clamp-on block portage pads. …

  • Canoe 37 for sale: Quetico 185


    Souris River Quetico 185 – 3 person (2021)This Souris River Quetico 185 is a workhorse three-seat model, with great stability for when someone decides to “look over the side”.  This one is 4 years old with the usual scratches, patch free, and includes thick, clamp-on block portage pads.  Kevlar, 18’6” long, 49 lbs, with webbed…

  • Canoe 36 for sale: 3 person MN 3


    Wenonah Minnesota 3 – Three Person (2021)This Minnesota 3 lets you bring the kids or even an extra adult along for the ride.  The center seat can fit 2 small children side-by-side, and is even removable if you just need to haul a LOT of stuff.  4 years old with the usual scratches, patch free,…

  • Canoe 31 for sale: 4 person Northwind 20


    Northwind 20 Four Person (2022)Northstar Canoe’s Northwind 20 lets you bring the whole family with its 4 seats, or remove one center seat (or both!) and pack the kitchen sink.  This one is 3 years old with the usual scratches, patch free, and includes thick, clamp-on block portage pads.  Kevlar Starlite layup, 20’5” long, 49…

  • Canoe 51 for sale (sold)


    Canoe 51 for sale (sold) Update June 5, 2024: SOLD! One of the canoes for sale in 2022 didn’t find its way home and is available to purchase! Wenonah Minnesota II – 2020 model year with only 3 Summers of paddling experience. Wenonah MN 2The Minnesota II is Wenonah’s flagship cruising canoe, to help you…

  • Learning Things I Never Knew About in My Backyard. 


    By Carl Madsen Last summer, my friend Dan Cooke and I shared the joy of being on the water together, through Horseshoe Lake out the Brule River to the Lima Grade. It was a perfect day for me as Dan pointed out details along the way that  I never knew about in my own backyard. …

  • Moose


    A moose decided to take an early Sunday stroll at Rockwood. The blackbird monitored the event for us.

  • Looking forward to Summer


    It won’t be long and the ice will give way to open water. Now is a good time to give us a call and plan your Summer trip into the Wilderness. Let’s go have some fun!

  • Historical lodge on the original Gunflint Trail


    Original log lodge built between 1926-1932, large meeting room, check-in, check-out, hi-speed WiFi (over 100 mbps) picnic shelter with gas grill Rockwood Lodge Rockwood Lodge was founded in the mid-1920’s by Paul and Jennie Stolz and Wally and Helen Anderson. The lodge and cabins were built of local timber by the two men (with help…

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  • Bridal Veil Falls


    Blog post by Kari, Summer 2018 We took a boat down Gunflint Lake a few years ago, landed on a beach near the west end of the lake and took the short hike to Bridal Veil Falls. It was gorgeous and we talked about going back again someday. This spring I read a blog post…

  • What our customers are saying…


    September 2021, 5 bubbles on Tripadvisor: Way Above and BeyondI can’t speak highly enough of the Rockwood Lodge team. Our sons were 3 days into a 7 day trip when a family emergency arose. When we couldn’t get any help from the county sheriff, Carl volunteered to search. He and Mike spent 2 days searching…

  • 5 Star Google review


    This was my second visit to Rockwood Outfitters and it was even better than the last visit! They give you plenty of equipment to ensure a great camping experience, they are super nice and care about you having a great time. We just came back and on Friday experienced a terrible storm and they actually…

  • Ladyslipper on South Lake Trail


    Did anyone lose their ladyslipper on South Lake Trail? Photo by guest Kurt Mobroten at Partridge Lake campsite.

  • Moose on Poplar


    We’ve had several reports of moose on Poplar lake, seen glimpses ourselves, but now a guest has captured a couple of photos…thank you to Denise Kauth! Memorial day weekend, 2018.