Canoe Rentals & Camping Gear

Lightweight canoe rentals and camping equipment specially designed for the Boundary Waters.

We also provide shuttle services to and from the landings.  For more information, please refer to our Transportation page.

Reservation Policies

  • Deposits: A non-refundable deposit of $100 per camping group is required at the time of reservation. You have two choices for payment: 1) Electronic payment (we will email you a secure link for processing) or 2) Mail check to Cliff Wold’s, 1731 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731.
  • Payment: Final payment is due upon arrival.  We accept cash, check and all major credit cards.  If paying by credit/debit card, a 3.5% processing fee will be added. We prefer the full cost of the group paid in full by the leader.
  • Early Return: No refunds will be issued if you decide to end your trip early.

Discounts

Deduct 10% for 7-9 days and 15% for 10+ days.

Rates are per item, per calendar day.

Canoes

Kevlar Canoes

Souris River Quetico 17, 2 Seats, 17’3″ (44 lb) $49.00
Wenonah Spirit II, 2 Seats, 17’0″ (42 lb) $49.00
Souris River Quetico 18.5, 3 Seats, 18’6″ (49 lb) $53.00
Wenonah Seneca, 3 Seats, 19’4″ (55 lb) $53.00
Souris River Tranquility, Solo, 15’5″ (33 lb) $40.00

Aluminum Canoes

17′ Grumman, 2 Seats (66 lb) $29.00
18′ Grumman, 2 Seats (72 lb) $32.00

Special – 17′ Grumman Aluminum Canoes (no other discounts apply)

# Rented 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days 7 Days Each Additional Day
3+ canoes $105.00 $130.00 $155.00 $175.00 $25.00/canoe
2 canoes $110.00 $135.00 $160.00 $180.00 $25.50/canoe
1 canoe $115.00 $140.00 $165.00 $185.00 $26.00/canoe

All Canoe Rentals include Life Jackets, Paddles and Portage Yoke – plus Tie Down Accessories if needed.

Canoe Accessories
*Life Jacket $3.50
*Paddle, Straight $2.50
**Paddle, Bentshaft $4.00
Kayak Paddle, Solo Canoe $4.50
*Portage Yoke & Pads $3.50
*Car Top Carrier & Tie Downs $1.50
Canoe Chair, Crazy Creek $3.50
Canoe Seat, Snap-In (Alum. Canoe) $3.50

* Included with all Canoe Rentals

** Included with Kevlar Canoe Rentals, if desired

Camping Gear
Pack, Deluxe Personal (w/padded hip belt & sternum strap) $7.00
Pack, Traditional, Duluth-Style $4.50
Pack, Deluxe Food (includes plastic box liner) $8.00
Tent, 2 Person, ALPS $12.00
Tent, 4 Person, ALPS $15.00
Tent, 5 Person, ALPS $17.00
Sleeping Bag w/Compression Sack (freshly laundered) $6.00
Sleeping Pad, Inflatable, Full-Length, Thermarest $6.00
Sleeping Pad, Foam, 3/4 Length $1.50
Stove, 2 burner, Coleman (propane fuel extra) $5.50
Stove, 1 burner, MSR Windpro II (isopro fuel extra) $4.50
Cook Kit & Utensils (per person) $3.00
Griddle $3.00
Axe $3.00
Saw $3.00
Shovel (for Canadian trips) $1.50
Fire Grate (for Canadian trips) $1.50
Tarp, Deluxe $4.50
Rain Poncho $1.00
Water Carrier, 2.5 Gallon $1.50
Fish Finder ($50/week) $12.00
Helinox Chair One $4.00
Helinox Cot One $8.00
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger ($25, 1-3 Days; $5 Each Add’l Day) $25.00
Campground Facilities
Bunkhouse $27.00
Campsite $11.00
Showers $7.00

Bunkhouse & Campsite accommodations include use of the shower facility.

**Two person minimum charge for Bunkhouse & Campsite accommodations.