Category: Rockwood
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Campsite availability
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We’ve been getting a lot of calls recently asking about campsite availability, because, after you get your permit, the campsites in the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area are on a first come-first serve basis. The good news is that in 2022 the forest service reduced the number of overnight permits available throughout the wilderness area…
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Women Paddlers Group Regular Outfitting Customers
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Women Paddlers Group – The stalwart outdoors women, usually a group of six, most from the Twin Cities Metro, are formed each December by Deb and Kelly. “Some have never been camping,” Deb said. The group’s bond is palpable as they enjoy the quiet and solitude of the wilderness and support each other through every…
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Lukas Leaf on the “What to Bring” list on Rockwood’s Website
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Lukas Leaf is the Executive Director of Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters (SFBW), a non-profit advocacy group of anglers and hunters who enjoy the woods and waters of our nation’s busiest wilderness area. Its mission is “To protect the integrity of the BWCAW and its watersheds for huntable and fishable populations of fish and wildlife,…
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What our customers are saying…
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Customers review January 2025, 5 stars on Google: So glad they have an EV charger!-Tucker Service: 5/5 – Location: 5/5Noteworthy details: EV charging – Hotel highlights: Great value Customers review September 2024, 5 stars on Google: I have used Rockwood for two years. This was my first solo trip going into the BWCA. Mike set…
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Canoecopia
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We had a great show in Madison this last weekend March 8-10, 2019. Thousands of people attended CanoeCopia hosted by Rutabaga, with various canoe vendors and presentations throughout the weekend.
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Bridal Veil Falls
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The series of rapids and water that lead to the falls are gorgeous as well
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5 Star Google review
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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…
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Ladyslipper on South Lake Trail
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Did anyone lose their ladyslipper on South Lake Trail? Photo by guest Kurt Mobroten at Partridge Lake campsite.
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Moose on Poplar
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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.
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It feels like SUMMER is here!
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Currently the temperature is 50 degrees, but the sun is out and the fish are biting…it’s gorgeous. We have all the canoes out of the cabins, and customers are showing up at all times of the day to sleep in the bunkhouse or one of our 8 cabins. We have new photos on our website,…
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Rockwood Canoe Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail
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Open 7a – 6p May-Oct. (218) 388-2242 call or text! Rockwood prides itself on having a good stock of new or newer canoes available. You can rent them by the day or by the trip, and you can save money with our Canoe Outfitting Packages. Name brands like Wenonah, Northstar, Souris River, Grumman and Alumacraft…