BWCA Outfitting Rates

Let Spirit of the Wilderness help you plan
your BWCA or Quetico wilderness adventure.

Permit Reservations
in the BWCA or Quetico from Ely, MN

Reserve your trip now!
(218) 365-3149
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You must have a permit to travel within the BWCA or Quetico.
BWCA and Quetico require separate permits – we can help you with both.

To reserve your trip please provide the following:

Group leader’s name, address, phone number, email address
Alternate group leader’s name for BWCA/Quetico permit
Trip details: dates, number of people, type of outfitting or canoes needed
Payment of a deposit:
BWCA Permit $38 per permit + $12 Spirit of the Wilderness service fee (remaining user fees collected at time of permit issuance)
Quetico Permit $25 per permit + $100 overnight camping fee deposit (remaining camping fee due at Quetico Ranger Station)

Complete BWCA Outfitting Rate
$115.00
with Aramid (kevlar) canoes
OR
$97.00
with Aluminum canoes
Prices are per person, per calendar day
Minimum party of 2
Solo travelers add $10 per calendar day
Non-Profit group rates available on request
Aramid (kevlar) canoes (45#) with wood bent shaft paddles
Or
Aluminum canoes (65#) with straight paddles

We only use canoes made in the USA
Life jackets and portage yoke w/pads
Tents, sleeping bags
and self inflating sleeping pads
Complete food (3 meals a day plus snacks) **Specialty menu & dietary requests add $10 per person per day
Complete cook kit and utensils
Stove with fuel, matches and fire starters
10’x12’ dining tarp and extra rope
Toilet paper and paper towel
Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
Packs with plastic liners for food, equipment and personal gear
Detailed trip routing
And more…
Complete Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

5 Day Complete Outfitting Package
$605.00
with Aramid (kevlar) canoes
OR
$510.00
with Aluminum canoes
Prices are per person
Minimum party of 2
Solo travelers add $10 per calendar day
Non-Profit group rates available on request
Complete Outfitting (See complete outfitting list)
Custom routing and detailed maps ($25-$50 value)
Pre-departure Bunkhouse Stay
(based on availability – $32 value per person)
Entry Point ground transportation, limitations apply
(round trip, up to $100)
Bait: 1 dozen crawlers or leeches per person
($3.50-$5.00 value per person)
Crazy Creek Chair or CVC Back Band
($3.50 value per person)
Hot shower w/towel upon return
($6 value per person)
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy
Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
Packs with plastic liners for food, equipment and personal gear
Detailed trip routing
And more…
Complete Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

7 Day Complete Outfitting Package
$798.00
with Aramid (kevlar) canoes
OR
$655.00
with Aluminum canoes
Prices are per person
Minimum party of 2
Solo travelers add $10 per calendar day
Non-Profit group rates available on request
Complete Outfitting (See complete outfitting list)
Custom routing and detailed maps ($25-$50 value)
Pre-departure Bunkhouse Stay
(based on availability – $32 value per person)
Entry Point ground transportation, limitations apply
(round trip, up to $100)
Bait: 1 dozen crawlers or leeches per person
($3.50-$5.00 value per person)
Crazy Creek Chair or CVC Back Band
($3.50 value per person)
Hot shower w/towel upon return
($6 value per person)
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy
Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
Packs with plastic liners for food, equipment and personal gear
Detailed trip routing
And more…
Complete Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Deluxe Food Package
$55.00
Prices are per person per calendar day
Minimum party of 2 **Specialty menu & dietary requests add $10 per person per day
3 meals a day plus snacks, hot and cold drinks. Meals also include fresh entrees, fruit, fish breading, cooking oil and more.
Complete cook kit and utensils
Dishwashing soap, scrubbies, dunk bag
Stove with fuel, matches and fire starters
Toilet paper and paper towel
A food pack
When we have trip confirmation and deposit, we send you a menu selection form. Return the completed form at least one week before your entry date.
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Canoe & Food Package
$70.00
with Aramid (kevlar) canoes
OR
$56.00
with Aluminum canoes
Prices are per person per calendar day
Minimum party of 2
Solo travelers add $10.00 per calendar day
**Specialty menu & dietary requests add $10 per person per day
Includes everything in the Deluxe Food Package (See deluxe food package list)
Canoe rental
Paddles, life jackets, portage yoke & car top carrier w/straps included
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy
Stove with fuel, matches and fire starters
Toilet paper and paper towel
A food pack
When we have trip confirmation and deposit, we send you a menu selection form. Return the completed form at least one week before your entry date.
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Equipment & Food Package
$87.00
Prices are per person per calendar day
Minimum party of 2
**Specialty menu & dietary requests add $10 per person per day
Includes everything in the Deluxe Food Package (See deluxe food package list)
Tent, sleeping bag and self-inflating sleeping pad
10’x12’ dining tarp and extra rope
Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
Packs with plastic liners for equipment and personal gear
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy
When we have trip confirmation and deposit, we send you a menu selection form. Return the completed form at least one week before your entry date.
A deposit of $100 per person is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Camping Gear Package
$48.00
Prices are per person per calendar day
Tent, sleeping bag and self-inflating sleeping pad
Complete cook kit and utensils
Stove w/fuel, matches & fire starters
10’x12’ dining tarp and extra rope
Toilet paper and paper towel
Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
Packs w/plastic liners for equipment and personal gear
Large water bottle
View Cancellation and Refund Policy
Large water bottle
A deposit of $50 per canoe is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Canoe & Gear Combo Package
$60.00
with Aramid (kevlar) canoes
OR
$51.00
with Aluminum canoes
Prices are per person per calendar day
Minimum party of 2
Solo travelers add $10 per calendar day
Aramid (kevlar) canoes (45#) with wood bent shaft paddles
Or
Aluminum canoes (65#) with straight paddles

We only use canoes made in the USA
Life jackets and portage yoke with pads
Tent, sleeping bag and self-inflating sleeping pad
Complete cook kit and utensils, dish soap and scrubbies
Stove w/fuel, matches & fire starters
10’x12’ dining tarp and extra rope
Toilet paper and paper towel
Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
Packs w/plastic liners for equipment and personal gear
Large water bottle
A deposit of $50 per canoe is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Canoe Rental
Prices are per calendar day
All canoe rentals include paddles, life jacket and portage yoke, and can be strapped on your vehicle for no charge.
Aluminum 17’ (61#)
$29.00
Aramid (kevlar) Wenonah or Bell 2 seat canoes
17’, 17.5’, 18’, 18.5’ (42-45#)
$52.00
Aramid (kevlar) Wenonah 3 seat canoes
Seneca 19’4” (55#)
MN III 20’ (55#)
$57.00
Aramid (kevlar) Wenonah or Bell 4 seat canoes
23’ (64#)
$60.00
Aramid (kevlar) solo 16’ – 17’ (29-38#)
$39.00
A deposit of $50 per canoe is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Kayak / Canak / SUP Board
Prices are per calendar day
All kayak & SUP rentals include paddles and life jacket, and can be strapped on your vehicle for no charge.
Solo kayak 14’ (55#)
$37.00
Canak, solo 16’ (38#)
$45.00
Stand Up Paddle Board
Full day
$45.00
Stand Up Paddle Board
Half day (5 hrs)
$30.00
A deposit of $50 per kayak or SUP board is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy
A deposit of $50 per canoe is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Bunkhouse / Lodging in Ely
Prices are per person per night
Minimum charge is equal to two people.
Bunkhouse available May 1 to end of season
Bunkhouse included with specific outfitting (depending on availability – reserve early!)
Bunkhouse
$34.00
Shower per person
with towel:
$7.00
Aramid (kevlar) Wenonah 3 seat canoes
Seneca 19’4” (55#)
MN III 20’ (55#)
$57.00
Aramid (kevlar) Wenonah or Bell 4 seat canoes
23’ (64#)
$60.00
Aramid (kevlar) solo 16’ – 17’ (29-38#)
$39.00
A deposit of $50 per canoe is required.
All deposits are applied to your final billing.
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Camping Gear
Prices are per calendar day
Crazy Creek camp/canoe chair
$3.50
Big Agnes Helinox chair (1.9#)
$4.00
Big Agnes Helinox cot (4.9#)
$6.50
2-3 person tent with rain fly
$11.00
4 person tent with rain fly
$14.00
5 person tent with rain fly
$17.00
Tarp, rip stop nylon, 10×12’
$4.00
BugOut Screen Room/tarp (4#)
$12.00
Sleeping bag with stuff sack
$5.50
Sleeping pad (self-inflating)
$4.50
View Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cook kit
$3.00
per person per calendar day
Kitchen Utensil pack
$1.50
per person per calendar day
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Packs & Cooking Equipment
Prices are per calendar day, unless otherwise noted
Granite Gear Pack #3
$5.00
Granite Gear Pack #4
$6.00
Granite Gear Food Pack
$4.50
Insulated Food Pack Small
$6.00
Insulated Food Pack Large
$7.50
Bear barrel with harness
$7.50
Double burner stove (fuel extra)
$5.50
Single burner stove (fuel extra)
$4.50
Gas Lantern (fuel extra)
$4.00
Fireplace grate (for Quetico)
$1.00
Camp saw
$3.00
Cook kit
$3.00
per person per calendar day
Kitchen Utensil pack
$1.50
per person per calendar day
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Paddling & Fishing Gear
Prices are per calendar day, unless otherwise noted
Aluminum shaft paddle
$2.50
Bent shaft canoe or kayak paddle
$4.00
Life jacket or float cushion
$3.50
Portage yoke
$4.50
Portage wheels
$10.00
Plastic pack liner
$3.50
Cardboard box pack insert
$4.00
Fishing Rod & Reel with line
$6.00
Anchor Bag with Rope
$1.00
SPOT X GPS Messenger
(minimum 2 day rental)
$16.00 per calendar day rental minimum 2 day rental +$0.25/text usage
More About SPOT X GPS
Satellite Phone
$25.00
per calendar day rental +$3.00/minute usage
Discount for 5 or more day rental
View Cancellation and Refund Policy
Kitchen Utensil pack
$1.50
per person per calendar day
View Cancellation and Refund Policy

Shower
Shower per person
without towel:
$6.00

Non-profit group rates available upon request.

Cancellation Policy:
Option 1- Cancellations for outfitting, canoe & gear rental, and services must be made 15 days in advance of your reservation to receive deposit refund less a 10% or $25.00 service fee whichever is greater.
Option 2 – Your whole deposit can be held for up to 1 year and applied to a future trip, or use in-store.

Refund Policy for Outfitting, Canoes & Gear:
Early returns will receive a refund of 50% for unused calendar rental days or 100% in store credit. You will be charged for equipment and canoe rental for the calendar days used. Outfitting food and permits are non-refundable.

BWCA Outfitting Rates

Permit Reservations
in the BWCA or Quetico from Ely, MN

To reserve your trip please provide the following:

Complete BWCA Outfitting Rate

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BWCA Outfitting Rates

Permit Reservations in the BWCA or Quetico from Ely, MN

To reserve your trip please provide the following:

Complete BWCA Outfitting Rate

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Permit Reservations
in the BWCA or Quetico from Ely, MN