BWCA Outfitting Rates

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

Complete Outfitting Packages

Food & Equipment Packages

Camping Gear Packages

Canoe & Kayak Rental

Per Item Rental Rates

Permit Reservations
in the BWCA or Quetico from Ely, MN

Reserve your trip now!
(218) 365-3149
info@elycanoetrips.com

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 + $15 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

  • $120.00
    with Aramid (kevlar) canoes
    OR
    $102.00
    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
  • $635.00
    with Aramid (kevlar) canoes
    OR
    $530.00
    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 – $35 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
    ($4.50 value per person)
  • Hot shower w/towel upon return
    ($7 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
  • $835.00
    with Aramid (kevlar) canoes
    OR
    $730.00
    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 – $35 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
    ($4.50 value per person)
  • Hot shower w/towel upon return
    ($7 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
  • $58.00
    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
  • $74.00
    with Aramid (kevlar) canoes
    OR
    $59.00
    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#)
    $30.00
  • Aramid (kevlar) Wenonah or Bell 2 seat canoes
    17’, 17.5’, 18’, 18.5’ (42-45#)
    $54.00
  • Aramid (kevlar) Wenonah 3 seat canoes
    Seneca 19’4” (55#)
    MN III 20’ (55#)
    $58.00
  • Aramid (kevlar) Wenonah or Bell 4 seat canoes
    23’ (64#)
    $64.00
  • Aramid (kevlar) solo 16’ – 17’ (29-38#)
    $40.00
  • 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#)
    $38.00
  • Canak, solo 16’ (38#)
    $45.00
  • Stand Up Paddle Board
    Full day
    $40.00
  • 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
    $35.00
  • Bunkhouse Pet Fee per pet
    $35.00
  • Shower per person
    with towel:
    $7.00
  • Aramid (kevlar) Wenonah or Bell 4 seat canoes
    23’ (64#)
    $64.00
  • Aramid (kevlar) solo 16’ – 17’ (29-38#)
    $40.00
  • 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
    $4.50
  • Helinox chair (1.9#)
    $5.00
  • Helinox cot (4.9#)
    $9.50
  • 2-3 person tent with rain fly
    $12.00
  • 4 person tent with rain fly
    $14.00
  • 5 person tent with rain fly
    $18.00
  • Tarp, rip stop nylon, 10×12’
    $5.00
  • BugOut Screen Room/tarp (4#)
    $12.00
  • Sleeping bag with stuff sack
    $6.00
  • Sleeping pad (self-inflating)
    $5.00
  • View Cancellation and Refund Policy
  • 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
  • Cooler soft sided
    $1.50
    per calendar day
  • View Cancellation and Refund Policy
  • Packs & Cooking Equipment
  • Prices are per calendar day, unless otherwise noted
  • Granite Gear Pack #3
    $6.00
  • Granite Gear Pack #4
    $7.50
  • Granite Gear Food Pack
    $6.00
  • Insulated Food Pack Small
    $6.00
  • Insulated Food Pack Large
    $7.50
  • Blue Barrel, not USFS bear resistant approved – with harness Small
    $6.50
  • Blue Barrel, not USFS bear resistant approved – with harness Large
    $8.00
  • Usack – USFS bear resistant approved
    $8.00
  • Bear Vault BV500 $8.00
  • Double burner stove (fuel extra)
    $6.50
  • Single burner stove (fuel extra)
    $5.50
  • 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
  • Cooler soft sided
    $1.50
    per calendar day
  • View Cancellation and Refund Policy
  • Paddling & Fishing Gear
  • Prices are per calendar day, unless otherwise noted
  • Aluminum shaft paddle
    $4.00
  • Bent shaft canoe or kayak paddle
    $5.00
  • Life jacket or float cushion
    $4.00
  • Portage yoke
    $5.00
  • Portage wheels
    $10.00
  • Plastic pack liner #3
    $3.50
  • Plastic pack liner #4
    $4.00
  • Cardboard food box
    $4.00
  • Fishing Rod & Reel with line
    $6.00
  • Anchor Bag with Rope
    $1.00
  • SPOT GPS Messenger
    (minimum 2 day rental)
    $16.00 per calendar day rental minimum 2 day rental
    More About SPOT GPS
  • View Cancellation and Refund Policy
  • 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
  • Cooler soft sided
    $1.50
    per calendar day
  • View Cancellation and Refund Policy
  • Shower
  • Shower per person
    without towel:
    $6.00
    with towel:
    $7.00

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.

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