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Boundary Waters Outfitters - Ely MN (The Original)

We are your partial-to-complete outfitter for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park.

We are a full-service Boundary Waters outfitter in Ely, Minnesota, equipping wilderness travelers with top-quality gear, provisions, and expert guidance since 1939. We will help you plan your wilderness trip any way you need us to; whether it be planning your route with you based on your interests, planning and providing your meals, equipping you with canoes, packs, tents, stoves, or anything else you will need in the woods, or all of the above. We want to make sure you experience the wilderness in the best way possible, and we will do whatever we can to make that happen!

09/09/2026

The 2026 grouse season is almost here.

We’re looking forward to another fall in the woods and excited to welcome hunters back to the Grouse Lodge here in Ely.

Good luck to everyone heading out this season. We’ll see you in the woods!

19/07/2026

The past few weeks have been unlike anything we’ve experienced at Boundary Waters Outfitters.

The 2026 wildfires and the temporary closure of the Boundary Waters have had a significant impact on our small business, our staff, and the entire Ely community. While we can’t control the fires, we’re committed to being here for our customers and doing everything we can to keep moving forward.

Many of you have reached out asking how you can help. We truly can’t thank you enough.

To give people a way to support us, we’ve launched our Wildfire Relief Collection. It includes limited-edition stickers, patches, apparel, and more—with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Boundary Waters Outfitters to help us navigate this incredibly challenging season.

If you’d like to support us, visit the link in our bio or head to boundarywatersstore.com

If you’re unable to purchase anything, sharing this post means just as much.

Thank you for standing with our team and our business. We look forward to getting everyone back on the water as soon as it’s safe to do so.

- The Boundary Waters Outfitters Team

10/07/2026

(Duluth, Minn., July 10, 2026, 12:00 pm CT) – The USDA Forest Service is closing public access to the three wildfire areas within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) to protect public health and safety. Current wildfire areas closed are: Bear Trap, Thumb and Wolfpack, all located in the LaCroix Ranger District on the Superior National Forest, in St. Louis County.

Forest Order Number 09-09-06-26-07 effective July 11, 2026, temporarily closes the following areas within the BWCAW due to active wildfires. For maps and more information, visit: https://fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts

The following BWCAW entry point numbers and associated recreation sites and trails are closed due to the public due to the Thumb, Wolfpack, and Bear Trap Wildfires:

· Angleworm Lake (OP) #20
· Angleworm Trail (OH) #21
· Blandin Trail (OH) #11
· Herriman Trail (OH) #13
· Little Indian Sioux River North (OP) #14
· Little Vermilion Lake (OP, OM) 12
· Lac La Croix Only (OP, OM) 12A
· Moose/Portage River North (OP) 16
· Mudro Lake – Restricted (OP) 22
· Mudro Lake (OP) 23
· South Hegman Lake (OP) 77
· Stuart River (OP) 19
· Sioux Hustler Trail (OH) 15

08/07/2026

A few photos from our guests over the last few weeks. Big northern pike, miles of paddling, and clear Northwoods skies after the sun goes down.

Every trip into the Boundary Waters has its own highlights, and no two days on the water are ever quite the same. Thanks to everyone who continues to share their adventures with us.

22/06/2026

A few photos from our guests over the past week. From calm mornings on the water to stunning sunsets in the evening and of course fish stories that will be told for a lifetime, it’s been a great start to the season in canoe country.

We still have plenty of beautiful summer nights ahead of us. Thank you to everyone who continues to share their Boundary Waters adventures with us!

18/06/2026

Solo trips in the Boundary Waters come with their own unique challenges, but that’s part of what makes them so enjoyable.

You set the pace, choose when to travel, and decide how to spend each day. Whether it’s tackling a longer portage, finding the perfect campsite, or landing a fish with no one around to witness it, there’s a special sense of satisfaction that comes from doing it yourself.

For many paddlers, a solo trip becomes one of their most memorable wilderness experiences.

15/06/2026

A few photos from our guests over the past week. Summer is in full swing here in the Northwoods, and the Boundary Waters are looking as good as ever. Great fishing, beautiful weather, and unforgettable days on the water have made for an incredible start to the season.

Thanks to everyone who continues to share their adventures with us!

07/06/2026

A few photos from our guests over the past week. From glass-calm mornings and beautiful sunsets to unforgettable days on the water, it’s shaping up to be a great season in canoe country.

Thanks to everyone who continues to share their adventures with us!

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06/06/2026

Fall is right around the corner, and with it comes some of the best outdoor opportunities of the year. Grouse hunting starts up, big fish are prominent , and the summer crowds begin to disappear.

October is one of our favorite times to explore the Boundary Waters, which is why we offer discounted outfitting rates for fall paddlers. If a quiet campsite, trophy fish, and peak Northwoods scenery sound appealing, now is the time to start planning!

Give us a call at 218-365-3466 to start your fall adventure.

04/06/2026

A few of our guides had the opportunity to get out on a trip to the border over the last couple of weeks.

Trips like these help our staff and guides stay familiar with current conditions so we can better prepare our guests for their own adventures.

Be sure to check out some of the services they offer!

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Opening Hours

Monday	07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 19:00
Thursday	07:00 - 19:00
Friday	07:00 - 19:00
Saturday	07:00 - 19:00
Sunday	07:00 - 19:00

Telephone

+12183653466

Website

http://www.boundarywatersoutfitters.com/

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