Boundary Waters Tows and Transportation
Many of the Best Routes Begin with a BWCA Tow
BWCA tows and transportation are a specialty of ours. Our Canoe Country Lodge sits on the edge of Moose Lake right at the entrance to the Boundary Waters and Quetico wildernesses, about 20 miles outside of Ely. From our lodge, many routes can be easily accessed. However, some routes require a canoe tow or van ride from our lodge.
Boundary Waters Canoe Tow Service Gives You a Head Start
To be sure, you can paddle right into the Boundary Waters from our dock. However, you may want a bit of a head start. Our BWCA tows and transportation services allow you to get deeper into the heart of the Boundary Waters and Quetico more quickly on the first day of your adventure.
We have a large private fleet of canoe towboats that are available at our docks every morning. Our towboats are specially outfitted motorboats that allow us to take your canoes, gear and you to the edge of the no-motor zone of the wilderness. You eliminate about a half-day of paddling on the busier entry lakes where the BWCA begins. We can also tow your party to the Quetico Ranger Station at Prairie Portage.
We can also arrange to pick your party up at the end of your trip and tow you back to our lodge. We will arrange a pre-determined pick-up time and location before you depart on your trip.
Tow departure and pick-up times are customized to each customer’s needs.
Per Person Each Way (Minimum tow charge 2 person rate):
Entry Point Complete Outfitting Partial Outfitting
Ensign Portage $27 $30
Prairie Portage $30 $35
Birch Lake $30 $35
Washington Island $102 $124
Back Bay $114 $143
10% Discount on round trip tows. Youth 15 and under 1/2 price when accompanied by a parent. 3% USFS User Fee on US tows.
BWCA Van Transportation to Surrounding Lakes
Given the unique location of our lodge, several excellent Boundary Waters canoe routes originate on other lakes in our area. When your route does not originate on Moose Lake, Williams and Hall can provide shuttle service to take you to your launch point. We can also pick you up at an arranged time and location at the end of your adventure.
Per Vehicle Each Way
Entry Point Complete Outfitting Partial Outfitting
Lake One No charge $37
Snowbank Lake No charge $52
Wood / Ojibway No charge $37
Fall Lake $42 $77
Mudro Lake $148 $180
Nina-Moose $202 $235
For those flying into Hibbing, Duluth or Minneapolis airports, we can provide the names and numbers of local taxis and car rentals. Please contact our office for more details.