Boundary Waters Canoe Area Outfitter - BWCA - Ely, Minnesota (MN)

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Outfitter - BWCA - Ely, Minnesota (MN) Start your Boundary Waters adventure with us! We offer top-quality canoe rentals, gear, and expert outfitting to make your BWCAW trip unforgettable.

Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned paddler, we’re here to help you explore the wilderness with ease!

08/14/2026

Update: The Superior National Forest will reopen Fall Lake to day-use motor and day-use paddle users effective Saturday, August 15th.

Access is restricted to day-use on Fall Lake only. Travel to Newton Lake or over the Fourmile Portage is prohibited.

In addition, cancellations for the following entry points will be extended through Monday, August 24, 2026:

9 Little Indian Sioux River SOUTH
12 Little Vermillion Lake
12A Lac LaCroix Only
13 Herriman Trail
20 Angleworm Lake
21 Angleworm Trail
22 Mudro Lake - Restricted
23 Mudro Lake
24 Fall Lake (closed to overnight use)
77 South Hegman Lake
D Fall Lake and Beyond

Visitors in the burned areas of the wildfires need to stay alert for fallen trees and situational awareness of their surroundings.

For Exhibit A-Closure List/Open Areas and Exhibit B-Map, see the alert https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts/bwcaw-phased-re-opening

08/01/2026

News from the US Forest Service about more BWCAW entry points opening up!

The following areas will reopen on Wednesday, August 5, 2026: Additional overnight entry points on the Kawishiwi and LaCroix Ranger Districts including in the Trout Lake Unit, entry points off the Fernberg Road and more, as listed in Exhibit A-Closure Locations.

Kawishiwi Ranger District Entry points listed below are open to
overnight use as of August 5:
• 6 Slim Lake
• 25 Moose Lake (No paddle travel
beyond Lewis Narrows and Upper
Basswood Falls)
• 27 Snowbank Lake
• 28 Snowbank Lake Only
• 29 North Kawishiwi River
• 30 Lake One
• 31 Farm Lake
• 32 South Kawishiwi River

Open to overnight use as of July 30:
• 33 Little Gabbro Lake

LaCroix Ranger District Open to overnight use as of August 5:
• 1 Trout Lake
• 4 Crab Lake and Cummings Lake

While some portions of the BWCAW are reopened, other areas remain impacted by suppression efforts and continued wildfire activity from the Bear Trap, Sioux, and Thumb Fires–permit reservations for entry points not listed in Exhibit A or B are cancelled through August 10, 2026.

Entry points 11-Blandin Trail, 14-Little Indian Sioux River North, 15-Sioux-Hustler Trail, and 19-Stuart River, are cancelled through the end of the quota permit season on September 30. These areas were directly impacted by the wildfires and need maintenance and rehabilitation to ensure they are accessible to visitors.

See the full press release here:

07/16/2026

From the Forest Service - extending BWCAW permit cancellations into Sunday, July 19th for all permit types. The Forest will continue to make daily assessments on the ability to open portions of the BWCAW. When possible, we will provide four days’ notice if future cancellations are needed so the public can plan accordingly.

🚨 Boundary Waters UpdateFrom the Forest Service - Due to extreme weather conditions and numerous wildfires burning withi...
07/14/2026

🚨 Boundary Waters Update

From the Forest Service - Due to extreme weather conditions and numerous wildfires burning within the Superior National Forest and BWCAW, to protect the health and safety of visitors and firefighters, a closure of all BWCAW entry points will go into effect at 12:01AM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as follows:

1. Overnight Paddle, Overnight Motor, and Overnight Hiking:
Reservations with entry dates of Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17, 2026, will be cancelled.
2. Day Use Motor:
Reservations with entry dates of Tuesday, July 14 through Friday, July 17, 2026, will be cancelled. Visitors with Day Use Motor reservations for Monday, July 13, 2026, may proceed as planned.

Beginning Tuesday, July 14, 2026, no visitors will be allowed to enter the BWCAW, including for day use. Additionally,
1. Crews will begin moving visitors out of the BWCAW on Tuesday with priority on areas most vulnerable to wildfire activity.
2. An updated closure order and associated map will be available later on Monday.
3. Full refunds will be processed automatically. Permit holders will receive a cancellation notification email from Recreation.gov.

We'll continue sharing updates as official information becomes available.

There’s something different about a BWCAW trip.No traffic.No emails.No rushing from one activity to the next.Just:🛶 mile...
07/08/2026

There’s something different about a BWCAW trip.

No traffic.
No emails.
No rushing from one activity to the next.

Just:
🛶 miles of paddling
🌲 quiet wilderness
🔥 campfires under the stars
⭐ nights filled with more stars than you remembered existed

The hardest decision of the day?

“Which campsite should we choose?”

(And possibly… “Who forgot to pack the coffee?” )

Have you ever taken a Boundary Waters trip?

Tell us:
What was your favorite part?

Every Boundary Waters trip has that one unforgettable moment.Maybe it was catching your biggest fish...Watching the suns...
07/05/2026

Every Boundary Waters trip has that one unforgettable moment.

Maybe it was catching your biggest fish...
Watching the sunset from camp...
Hearing loons echo across the lake...
Or finally mastering a portage without wondering, "Whose idea was this anyway?"

What's your favorite part of a BWCA trip?

👇 Tell us in the comments—and if you have a photo that captures that moment, we'd love for you to share it!

Happy Independence Day!One of the greatest freedoms is being able to unplug, paddle into the wilderness, and enjoy place...
07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!

One of the greatest freedoms is being able to unplug, paddle into the wilderness, and enjoy places that have remained wild for generations.

Whether you're camping in the Boundary Waters or celebrating with family at home, we hope your day is filled with adventure, laughter, and gratitude.

❤️🤍💙 If you've spent a Fourth of July in the BWCA, tell us about it—or better yet, share a favorite photo!

Happy Fourth from everyone at Moose Track Adventures!

Tomorrow, many paddlers will begin another Boundary Waters adventure.Before you shove off, here's a quick reminder:✅ Lif...
07/03/2026

Tomorrow, many paddlers will begin another Boundary Waters adventure.

Before you shove off, here's a quick reminder:

✅ Life jackets
✅ Fishing license (if you're fishing)
✅ Plenty of water
✅ Camera
✅ Sense of adventure

Everything else tends to work itself out.

If you're heading into the wilderness this weekend, tell us where you're launching from—or just give us a 👋 in the comments!

July has arrived, and there's no better time to explore the Boundary Waters!Early morning paddles, quiet campsites, incr...
07/02/2026

July has arrived, and there's no better time to explore the Boundary Waters!

Early morning paddles, quiet campsites, incredible fishing, and unforgettable sunsets—this is what summer memories are made of.

Whether it's your first canoe trip or your fifteenth, every trip brings something new.

We'd love to hear from you...
What's your favorite BWCA memory?

Even better—share a favorite photo from one of your trips in the comments! We love seeing the wilderness through your eyes.

Every canoe trip creates a story.Maybe it was your first fish.Maybe it was spotting a moose.Maybe it was laughing around...
06/28/2026

Every canoe trip creates a story.

Maybe it was your first fish.
Maybe it was spotting a moose.
Maybe it was laughing around a campfire with friends and family.

The memories are what keep us coming back.

We'd love to see them!

Share a favorite BWCA photo in the comments and tell us where it was taken.

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Ely, MN
55731

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