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02/17/2020 04:39PM
We did a trip off of Snowbank last year and stayed at the outfitter's lodge the night before. The lake access/entry point was right next to the lodging making it very easy and quick to get in and out.
Looking for recommendations either Ely or Gunflint side for other outfitters that also have overnight lodging and lake access. Thanks!
Looking for recommendations either Ely or Gunflint side for other outfitters that also have overnight lodging and lake access. Thanks!
Kuddus Bhai
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02/17/2020 05:14PM
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02/17/2020 07:09PM
Tuscarora Outfitters are on Round Lake which gives access to Brant or Missing Link e.p.'s. Cross Bay e.p. is just back down the driveway. Rockwood is on Poplar Lake which gives access to Meeds, Skipper and Lizz. Start your paddle right from their docks.
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02/17/2020 07:20PM
Canoe Country and others have a base on Moose Lake. (CCO only a rough bunk house, RV, tent, and cabins by the week so my not fit.) The one on Lake One looks ideal for a Lake One entry, but no personal experience. Really I think quite a few.
02/17/2020 10:46PM
I've only had one experience with an outfitter, purchasing a night in the bunkhouse, some tackle, our permit and a tow from Seagull Canoe Outfitters in 2016. Great folks, affordable pricing, safe parking near the water, would absolutely recommend. Our trip started and ended at their dock on Seagull.
02/18/2020 11:25AM
I've been researching the same and it seems like most outfitters that are on the water have bunkhouses or other housing. The ones I have found (mostly on the gunflint side).
-Voyageurs at the end of the Gunflint on the Seagull river (I have used and can highly recommend)
-Seagull Outfitters
-Tuscarora Lodge and Outfitters
-Hungry Jack Outfitters (have used and can highly recommend)
-Rockwood Outfitters on Poplar Lake
-Bearskin Wilderness Outfitters on East Bearskin Lake
-William and Halls on Moose Lake
Many if not all of these have options where they will drive or tow you to different entry points and then you can have a route that ends up at their dock. I think it's a neat option and you can do more of a "Through" trip instead of a standard loop. I am sure there are many others...these are just the ones I have looked at.
-Voyageurs at the end of the Gunflint on the Seagull river (I have used and can highly recommend)
-Seagull Outfitters
-Tuscarora Lodge and Outfitters
-Hungry Jack Outfitters (have used and can highly recommend)
-Rockwood Outfitters on Poplar Lake
-Bearskin Wilderness Outfitters on East Bearskin Lake
-William and Halls on Moose Lake
Many if not all of these have options where they will drive or tow you to different entry points and then you can have a route that ends up at their dock. I think it's a neat option and you can do more of a "Through" trip instead of a standard loop. I am sure there are many others...these are just the ones I have looked at.
"In wilderness is the preservation of the world" - Henry David Thoreau
02/22/2020 07:31AM
Kawishiwi Lodge & Outfitters at EP30 (Lake One) is great. They have two bunkhouses which have their own bathrooms and full kitchens. It’s a just a couple hundred feet walk from the bunkhouse to their dock and little sandy beach landing. Last July I did a short solo trip using their services. The owners left my rental prism canoe next to the bunkhouse for me as I was arriving after their normal office hours and wanted to be on the water at dawn. Worked well. Highly recommend.
I have also used Rockwood Lodge and Tuscarora on Gunflint and had great experiences with both. This September giving LaTourrell’s on Moose Lake a try but they were great to work with on scheduling things so far.
I have also used Rockwood Lodge and Tuscarora on Gunflint and had great experiences with both. This September giving LaTourrell’s on Moose Lake a try but they were great to work with on scheduling things so far.
02/25/2020 09:47AM
We have used Rockwood twice and cannot recommend them enough. Carl and Mike are great to work with! We have another tripped planned with them this year.
Compared to having to drive to an entry point in the morning we like this so much better to be able to walk down from your bunk house, throw your stuff in the canoe and go! Plus you can come back and have hot showers right there waiting for you!
The first year my battery was dead and it was nice having the guys right there, Carl gave us a jump and we were on our way! Had that happened the next year when we drove to Mudro it would have sucked!
Compared to having to drive to an entry point in the morning we like this so much better to be able to walk down from your bunk house, throw your stuff in the canoe and go! Plus you can come back and have hot showers right there waiting for you!
The first year my battery was dead and it was nice having the guys right there, Carl gave us a jump and we were on our way! Had that happened the next year when we drove to Mudro it would have sucked!
02/25/2020 01:32PM
Thank you everyone for the great recommendations! We went with Tuscarora as its an area we have not explored yet. Ada and Andy were already awesome to work with and had excellent suggestions and tips! Now if we can just get to July already...
Kuddus Bhai
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