Rockwood Canoe Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail
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 are paired with good quality yoke pads to make your experience in the Boundary Waters memorable. Also available are upgraded canoe paddles and shuttle service to many of the area portages.
Packages
We’ll get the gear ready for you
- Complete = canoes, bunk, gear, food
- Partial = Complete but you bring the food
- Solo = either Complete or Partial
- Non-profit = easily organize a group trip
Canoe Rental
Rent by the hour or by the day
- Rental of gear also available
- Canoe rental includes parking and transport
- Kevlar canoes make portaging easier
- Day trips or just paddling on Poplar
Bunkhouse
Enjoy your own room & bathroom
- $20 / night per person or pet (plus tax)
- Bathroom is inside each bunkroom
- Single night only
- Bring your own sleeping bag & pillow
More Info
Have a plan? Parts of plan?
- Send us an email or use the form
- Get a fishing license
- Pickup your permit here
Checklists
Compare ours to yours.
- Camping checklist
- Canoe checklist & planning guide from USFS
- Be ready before you show up
Canoe Request
Reserve your gear online
- Rent a canoe overnight or by the hour
- Complete, Partial, Solo and Non-profit
- Add notes and details for extra gear
Complete Outfitting
| Price per person | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | 6 Days | Each extra day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevlar: Small group (2-4 people) | $375 | $470 | $560 | $640 | + $65 |
| Kevlar: Large group (5-9 people) | $355 | $445 | $530 | $610 | + $60 |
| Aluminum | $340 | $435 | $520 | $600 | + $55 |
prices subject to change — some items have a tax of 8.375%
Rates based on calendar days. Does not include BWCA permit.
Our excellent outfitting package includes:
- One night stay in a bunkroom with private bathroom
- Ultra-light aramid / kevlar canoe
- Straight or Bent-Shaft paddles
- Life Vests
- Padded canoe seat with backrests
- Personalized routing and complete orientation with topo maps, map case and compass
- Choice of meals from our menu, packed in a food pack with bear rope – Menu Planner
- Stainless cook kit w/ cooking utensils
- Plates, bowls, cups,& Lexan utensils
- Platypus Gravity Water Filter
- Alps Mountaineering dome tents w/ ground tarp
- Sleeping bags with compression bags
- Self-inflating mattress pad
- CCS / Kondos packs
- Cascade Designs dry bags
- Folding saw
- Propane or Isobutane stove and fuel
- Tarps, first aid kit, rope, and misc. items for your comfort and convenience (if you think you might need it we probably have it, whatever ‘it’ might be, within reason)
- Transportation to and from entry point on the Gunflint Trail
- Showers after your trip (towels and shampoo included!)
_____Our rates are per person, 9 person maximum.
_____Outfitting Deposit: A deposit of one-third the total is required within 14 days of making a reservation.
_____Youth duffer (3 and under) no extra canoe required = $35 per day.
_____$20 credit per person if you prefer NOT to stay overnight in our bunkhouse.
Partial Outfitting
| Price per person | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | 6 Days | Each extra day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevlar | $275 | $335 | $390 | $440 | $50 |
| Aluminum / Royalex | $240 | $290 | $335 | $375 | $40 |
prices subject to change — some items have a tax of 8.375%
Rates based on calendar days. Does not include BWCA permit.
Our partial outfitting package includes (same as Complete minus the Food):
- One night stay in a bunkroom with private bathroom
- Ultra-light aramid / kevlar canoe
- Straight or Bent-Shaft paddles
- Life Vests
- Padded canoe seat with backrests
- Personalized routing and complete orientation with topo maps, map case and compass
- Food pack with bear rope provided – bring your own food!
- Plates, bowls, cups,& Lexan utensils
- Stainless cook kit w/ cooking utensils
- Platypus Gravity Water Filter
- Alps Mountaineering dome tents w/ ground tarp
- Sleeping bags with compression bags
- Self-inflating mattress pad
- CCS / Kondos packs
- Cascade Designs dry bags
- Folding saw
- Propane or Isobutane stove and fuel
- Tarps, first aid kit, rope, and misc. items for your comfort and convenience (if you think you might need it we probably have it, whatever ‘it’ might be, within reason)
- Transportation to and from entry point on the Gunflint Trail
- Showers after your trip (towels and shampoo included!)
_____Our rates are per person, 9 person maximum.
_____Outfitting Deposit: A deposit of one-third the total is required within 14 days of making a reservation.
_____Youth duffer (3 and under) no extra canoe required = $35 per day.
_____$20 credit per person if you prefer NOT to stay overnight in our bunkhouse.
Solo Outfitting
| Price is for one person | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | 6 Days | Each additional day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Package | $410 | $500 | $590 | $670 | + $80 |
| Partial Package (no food) | $315 | $375 | $430 | $480 | + $50 |
prices subject to change — some items have a tax of 8.375%
Rates based on calendar days. Does not include BWCA permit.
Canoeing solo through the BWCA can be a great way to take your spirit to the next level. Taking a solo trip connects you closer to the wilderness, giving you more opportunity to recognize all that the BWCA has to offer. Smaller campsites means that you can go to the next lake with confidence that any campsite you find will be more than adequate for one person, one tent. Less noise from your campsite can mean additional wildlife viewing opportunities and expanded fishing options. Just relying on yourself can help build your confidence, giving you the drive you need to seek the next challenge. Planning a solo trip is much easier than planning a group trip; there is only one calendar you have to satisfy, one set of needs, one timeline.
We offer several solo canoes and a solo outfitting package to help you with the challenge. We can provide just the canoe, the canoe and equipment, or the complete package of canoe, equipment and all the food you’ll need, completely organized and packed for your trip.
Add peace of mind with our inReach satellite texting device ($15 a day plus 50 cents per text each way, you should reserve this well in advance), giving you an emergency SOS feature and your family a website to follow your progress. You can even send texts, two-way, so you can keep up to date on family events. Or you can just stash it in your canoe pack and use it only if necessary. It pairs through bluetooth to your smartphone as an awesome GPS, and allowing you to use your smartphone’s keyboard for texting or emails.
Non-Profit Outfitting
| Price per person | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | 6 Days | each extra day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum / Royalex | $300 | $376 | $448 | $512 | + $60 |
| Kevlar | $272 | $348 | $420 | $488 | + $50 |
prices subject to change — some items like lodging are still subject to tax
Rates based on calendar days. Does not include BWCA permit.
Rockwood Discounted Canoe Outfitting Group Rates are for non-profit groups such as a scout troop, church or school. – Larger groups may take separate trips into the BWCAW and cannot get back together when in the BWCAW, staying in groups of 9 or less, 4 canoes per group maximum. We recommend separate entry points to avoid possible fines.
– Must have an official tax-exempt status & number to qualify as a non-profit organization.
Canoe Rental
Just paddling on Poplar for the day?
Canoe rental is $20 (tax included) up to four hours.
| Kevlar Canoes | per day +tax |
|---|---|
| Solo – 15 to 16.5′ – 29 to 34 lbs Northstar Magic, Northwind Solo, Wenonah Prism, Wenonah Basswood | $42 |
| 2 Person – 16′ – 39 to 42 lbs Northstar Northwind, 16 Northstar Polaris, Souris River Quetico 16 | $48 |
| 2 Person – 17′ – 40 to 42 lbs Wenonah Spirit II, Wenonah Escape, Wenonah Boundary Waters, Northstar Northwind 17, Northstar B-17, Souris River Quetico 17 | $48 |
| 2 Person – 18′ – 42 to 46 lbs Wenonah MN II, Wenonah Champlain, Boundary Waters II | $48 |
| 3 Person – 18 to 20′ – 49 to 55 lbs Wenonah MN 3, Northstar Northwind 18, Souris River Quetico 185 | $56 |
| 4 Person – 20′ – 52 lbs Northstar Northwind 20 | $56 |
| Innegra Canoes | per day +tax |
|---|---|
| Solo – 15.5′ – 39 lbs – Solo Northstar Solo – 14.5′ – 40 lbs – Northstar Phoenix | $38 |
| Tandem – 16′- 60 lbs – Northstar B-16 | $38 |
| Royalex & Aluminum | per day +tax |
|---|---|
| Tandem – 16′ – 64 lbs – Royalex Wenonah Aurora | $35 |
| Tandem – 17′ – 65 lbs – Aluminum | $35 |
| Tandem & 3 person – 18.5′ – 71 lbs – Aluminum | $38 |
| Kayaks & Paddleboards | per day +tax |
|---|---|
| Paddleboards – 12.5′ to 14′ – 34 to 38 lbs Grey Duck Quetico 12/14 | $38 |
| PaddleBoard – 10.5′ – 29 lbs C4 Waterman Classic X | $35 |
| Solo Kayaks – 13.5′ to 14.5′ – 38 to 70 lbs Kestrel 140 13.5′ Tsunami 145 14.5′ Commander 140 14′ | $35 |
| Tandem Kayak – 14.5′ – 73 lbs Pamlico 145 | $35 |
Gear Rental
| Equipment for rent | Price |
|---|---|
| …Canoe Packs… | .per day/per trip. |
| Granite Gear #3.5 & #4 Packs with Hip Belts | $6.00/$24.00 |
| CCS Hybrid & Kondos Outfitter Packs with Hip Belts & Padded Backs | $8.00/$32.00 |
| Granite Gear & Kondos Food Pack w/ Liner | $6.00/$24.00 |
| CCS & Kondos Insulated Food Pack | $8.00/$28.00 |
| …Blue Food Barrel with carrying harness… | |
| – Large 60L | $10.00/$32.00 |
| – Small 30L | $8.00/$24.00 |
| Bear Canister 11.5 L | $8.00/$24.00 |
| Seal Line dry bags (55L) | $4.00/$16.00 |
| …Canoe Equipment… | .per day/per trip. |
| Bending Branches wooden canoe paddle upgrade | $3.00/$10.00 |
| Canoe Seat pads with back support | $2.00/$6.00 |
| Basic aluminum paddle (included w/ canoe rental) | $2.00/$6.00 |
| Life Vest (included w/ canoe rental) | $2.00/$6.00 |
| Fisher & McKenzie canoe maps | $7.00 each |
| Voyageur Canoe Maps | $12.00 each |
| Waterproof map cases | $2.00/$6.00 |
| …Camping Equipment… | .per day/per trip. |
| Alps Mountaineering 2 – 3 Person Tent | $16.00/$50.00 |
| Alps Mountaineering 3 – 4 Person Tent | $18.00/$55.00 |
| Alps Mountaineering 4 – 5 Person Tent | $20.00/$60.00 |
| Kelty Noah’s Tarp Rain Fly | $6.00/$20.00 |
| CCS Rain Fly | $8.00/$32.00 |
| Big Agnes Camp Chair | $6.00/$18.00 |
| Sleeping Bag | $6.00/$20.00 |
| Sleeping Pad (Self-Inflating) | $6.00/$18.00 |
| Camp Pillow | $4.00/$4.00 |
| MSR MiniWorks Water Filter | $6.00/$18.00 |
| Platypus GravityWorks 4 liter Water Filter | $8.00/$24.00 |
| Propane Stove (Single Burner) | $4.00/$12.00 |
| Propane Stove (Double Burner) | $6.00/$20.00 |
| Propane Fuel ( 16.4 oz. bottle) | $8.00 each |
| Isobutane Stove (Single Burner) | $4.00/$12.00 |
| Isobutane Stove (Double Burner) | $8.00/$32.00 |
| Isobutane Fuel (8 oz MSR) | $8.00 each |
| Stainless Steel Cook Kit with Dishes & Utensils (returned in clean condition) | $8.00/$32.00 |
| Percolator Coffee Pot (returned in clean condition) | $2.00/$7.00 |
| Basic Medical Kit | $6.00/$6.00 |
| Camp Saw | $2.00/$6.00 |
| Tarps | $2.00/$6.00 |
| 550 Paracord nylon rope 50ft/100ft | $6.00/$10.00 |
| Bag liners (3 MIL) | $8.00 |
| InReach Satellite Texting | $15/day + 50 cents/text |
| …Fishing & Bait… | .price. |
| Live large leeches | $6.00/dozen |
| $30.00 1/2 pound | |
| Nightcrawlers | $4.00/dozen |
| Fishing Rod – or – Fishing Rod Holder (each) | $8.00/trip |
| Fishing net | $6.00/trip |
| Anchor Bag | $6.00/trip |
| …Other Services… | |
| Shower and use of towel | $5.00 |
| Transport along Gunflint Trail | $50 to $180 call for more info |
| Parking (per day / vehicle) | $5.00 or free with canoe rental |
| Food Package – you choose from our menu – we assemble the food into individual meal packages and organize them into a standard food canoe pack ready for your trip | $45.00 per person per day |