Outfitters

Every outfitter in Cook County, Minnesota that rents canoes or gear to the public or arranges trips into the Boundary Waters. Nobody is left off. Sponsors of the site are listed first with their logo; sponsorship is the one thing a business pays for.

15 entries, in alphabetical order

Clearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters

A 1926 log lodge and Boundary Waters outfitter on Clearwater Lake at entry point 62, midway up the Gunflint Trail: full and partial outfitting, canoe, kayak and boat rentals, tows and shuttles, day trips, bunkhouses, cabins and lodge rooms.

Address774 Clearwater Road, Grand Marais, MN 55604
SeasonOutfitting mid-May to mid-October
Checked Oct 14, 2026Source: clearwateroutfitters.comAlso listed under Lodging

Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters

The resort on Gunflint Lake at mile 43 of the Trail, with complete and partial Boundary Waters outfitting and permits from early May to September 30, canoe transport, and fishing guides for walleye, lake trout, smallmouth and pike.

Address143 S Gunflint Lake, Grand Marais, MN 55604
SeasonOutfitting early May to September 30; lodge year-round
Checked Oct 14, 2026Source: gunflint.comAlso listed under LodgingAlso listed under Fishing guides

Hungry Jack Outfitters

A Boundary Waters canoe outfitter on Hungry Jack Lake with complete and partial outfitting, trip routing, a bunk-and-breakfast and two housekeeping cabins, open May through September.

Address318 S. Hungry Jack Road, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Websitehjo.com
SeasonMay to September
Checked Oct 14, 2026Source: hjo.comAlso listed under LodgingAlso listed under Outdoor gear

Sawbill Canoe Outfitters

The Boundary Waters outfitter at the end of the Sawbill Trail on Sawbill Lake, with outfitting packages and gear rental, permits, a store, and the Sawbill, Crescent and Temperance River campgrounds.

Address4620 Sawbill Trail, Box 2129, Tofte, MN 55615
SeasonMay to fall (hours vary seasonally)
Checked Oct 14, 2026Source: sawbill.comAlso listed under Outdoor gear

Sawtooth Outfitters

A year-round outfitter on Highway 61 in Tofte renting and outfitting canoes and kayaks for the Boundary Waters, bikes and e-bikes with shuttles, skis, snowshoes and winter camping gear, with a shop and a Forest Service permit station.

Address7213 Hwy. 61, P.O. Box 2214, Tofte, MN 55615
SeasonYear-round; closed Oct 19 to Dec 25 and Apr 5 to Apr 30
Checked Oct 14, 2026Source: sawtoothoutfitters.comAlso listed under Outdoor gear

Seagull Creek Fishing Camp

A fishing camp at the end of the Gunflint Trail with three guides for Seagull, Saganaga and Northern Light lakes, cabins for guests, and a Forest Service permit station for the Boundary Waters.

Address12056 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604
SeasonYear-round guiding; permits May 1 to September 30
Checked Oct 14, 2026Source: seagullcreekfishingcamp.comAlso listed under LodgingAlso listed under Fishing guides

Way of the Wilderness

A canoe outfitter at the end of the Gunflint Trail with direct access to Seagull Lake (entry point 54) and Saganaga Lake (entry point 55), a bunkhouse, the Trails End Cafe and a Saganaga tow service.

Address12582 Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Checked Oct 14, 2026Source: wowcanoe.comAlso listed under Lodging
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