Transportation

Van Shuttle

Our complete outfitting package includes free transportation of food, equipment and group members to and from any landing within 22 miles of Ely when only one van is required. Our vans, when equipped with trailers, will haul up to 10 people plus food and equipment. Rates are one-way per van.

Entry PointComplete
Outfitting		Partial
Outfitting
1 – Trout Lake (Lake Vermilion, Moccasin Point)$85.00$100.00
4 – Crab Lake (Burntside Lake, Van Vac Landing)FREE$40.00
6 – Slim LakeFREE$55.00
7 – Big Lake$60.00$75.00
12 – Little Vermilion Lake (Crane Lake)$170.00$185.00
14 & 9 – Little Indian Sioux River North & South$85.00$100.00
16 & 8 – Moose River North & South$80.00$95.00
19 – Stuart River$65.00$80.00
20 – Angleworm Lake$50.00$65.00
22 & 23 – Mudro Lake$60.00$75.00
24 – Fall LakeFREE$35.00
25 – Moose LakeFREE$50.00
26 – Wood LakeFREE$40.00
27 – Snowbank LakeFREE$55.00
29 – North Kawishiwi RiverFREE$45.00
30 – Lake OneFREE$50.00
31 – Farm LakeFREE$35.00
32 – South Kawishiwi RiverFREE$60.00
33 – Little Gabbro LakeFREE$65.00
34 – Island River$80.00$95.00
35 – Isabella Lake$85.00$100.00
36 – Hog Creek$180.00$195.00
37 – Kawishiwi Lake$185.00$200.00
75 – Little Isabella River$65.00$80.00
77 – South Hegman LakeFREE$55.00
84 – Snake River$60.00$75.00

Towboat Shuttle

We can arrange to haul your canoes, equipment, and group members by boat. A towboat shuttle can save up to a day’s paddle, allowing your group to travel deeper into the wilderness. Rates are one-way, per person. Tow rates are subject to change. Excess charge fees may apply to excessive gear or multiple single watercraft.

DestinationRate Per Person
Moose Lake – Ensign Lake Portage$35.00
Moose Lake – Birch Lake Portage$35.00
Moose Lake – Prairie Portage$35.00
Burntside Lake – Crab Lake Portage$33.00
 (2 person minimum)
Moose Lake – Washington Island (Basswood Lake)$90.00
Moose Lake – Back Bay Portage (Basswood Lake)$100.00
 (3 person minimum)