Canoe and kayak outfitters

Note: This is not a complete listing of all the outfitters in the state. The list exists to help people access the states water resources and respond to numerous requests the department receives for information about canoe and kayak rentals.

The businesses in this list are private. Inclusion in this list does not represent an endorsement by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

To request addition to the list your business must rent canoe / kayak equipment and or guide trips.

Send requests to webmaster@dnr.state.mn.us

(Alphabetical by river name)

Big Fork River

Bigfork River Canoe Outfitting (River Valley General Store): 202 Main Avenue & Highway 38, Post Office Box 187, Bigfork, MN 56628; 218-743-3274. Canoe rental and shuttle service. Tents and other camping gear. Also serves Rice River.

Rivers North Outfitters of Minnesota (Gorden's Hardware/Wild River Gifts) 312 2nd St NW,PO Box 38, Big Falls,MN 56627. ( two blocks west of Hwy 71 and Hwy 6 ) 218-276-2481 or 877-481-2569. Web site - www.riversnorthoutfittersmn.com Canoe and kayak rental,shuttling services,free trip planning,guide service,tents and other camping gear. Since 1999. Also serves the Littlefork River.

Cannon River

Cannon Falls Canoe Rental: 615 5th Street North, Cannon Falls, MN 55009; 1-877-882-2663 or 507-263-4657. Just north of the bridge over the Cannon River. Canoe, kayak & bicycle rental. Shuttles available. Website address: www.cannonfallscanoeandbike.com.

Welch Mill Canoeing & Tubing: 26389 County 7 Boulevard, Welch, MN 55089; 1-800-657-6760 or 651-388-9857. Canoeing, kayaking and tubing available. Website address: www.welchmillcanoeandtube.com.

Cloquet River

Positive Energy Outdoor (Ed)Ventures - guided kayak fishing trips, flatwater and whitewater kayak instruction and guiding on NE MN rivers, inland lakes and Lake Superior. Over 20 years professional experience on our local rivers,lakes and beyond. Shuttle service. 218-428-5990; www.outdooredventures.org

Crow Wing River

Gloege's Canoe Outfitters: 30153 Huntersville Road, Sebeka, MN 56477; 218-472-3250. Canoe rentals and shuttle service. A full service outfitter. Campground available. Also serves Shell River.

Huntersville Outfitters: 23516 380th Street, Menahga, MN 56464; 218-564-4279. Canoe rental, soft goods, shuttle service. Website address: www.huntersvillecanoeoutfitters.com.

Crow North Fork

Riverside Store: 64768 318 St, Litchfield, MN 55355; 320-693-6711. Canoe and tube rental, trailer available, store with groceries.

Lake Superior Water Trail

Bear Track Outfitting Co.: 2011 West Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604; 1-800-795-8068 or 218-387-1162. Complete or partial canoe, sea-kayak & backpacking outfitting. Website address: www.bear-track.com. Also serves Eastern zone of Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

Sawtooth Outfitters: 7213 West Highway 61, Post Office Box 2214, Tofte, MN 55615; 218-663-7643. Canoe, kayak, and bike rentals. Guided canoe and kayak tours. Shuttle service and outdoor gear store. Website address: www.sawtoothoutfitters.com.

Little Fork River

La Croix Outfitters: 5713 Crane Lake Road, Buyck, MN 55771; 1-888-600-2842 or 218-993-2642. A full service outfitter including canoe rental, van shuttle service, trip outfitting and bunk accommodations. Website address: www.lacroixoutfitters.com. Also serves Vermilion River & BWCA.

Rivers North Outfitters of Minnesota (Gorden's Hardware/Wild River Gifts) 312 2nd St NW,PO Box 38, Big Falls,MN 56627. ( two blocks west of Hwy 71 and Hwy 6 ) 218-276-2481 or 877-481-2569. Web site - riversnorthoutfittersmn.com Canoe and kayak rental,shuttling services,free trip planning,guide service,tents and other camping gear. Since 1999. Also serves the Bigfork River.

Minnesota River

Mitlyng's Bait & Tackle: 13045 1st Street West, Watson, MN 56295; 320-269-5593. Canoe rental only.

Mississippi River

Anoka County Parks & Rec Center: 1531 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; 763-755-7620. Canoe rental only. Website address: www.anokacountyparks.com.

Cycle Path & Paddle: 115 3rd Avenue Southwest, Crosby, MN 56441; 218-545-4545. Canoe and kayak rentals. Shuttle service available for the Mississippi and Pine Rivers and the mine lakes of the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area by appointment. Website address: www.cyclepathpaddle.com.

Geyer Rental: 1816 West Saint Germaine Street, Saint Cloud, MN 56301; 320-252-5522. Canoe rental. No shuttle. Also serves the Sauk River.

God's Country Outfitters: 29755 State Highway 38, Grand Rapids, MN 55744; 218-326-9866. Ten canoes for rent. No shuttling. Some camping gear and food. Also serves Big Fork, Cloquet, Little Fork, Saint Louis, and Vermilion Rivers. Website address: www.baitnet.com/gcoutfit.

Goose Island Campground: W6488 County Road Gi, Stoddard, WI 54658; 608-788-7018. Canoe rental only. Mississippi backwater route. Twelve canoes available; five flat bottoms. Kayaks also available. Website address: www.co.la-crosse.wi.us.

Ketter Canoeing: 7878 Mississippi Lane, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444; 763-560-3840. Canoe and kayak rental. Guided or unguided trips on the Mississippi, Rum, and Crow Rivers. Shuttles available for groups. Located on the Mississippi River in Brooklyn Park. Website address: www.kettercanoeing.com.

River Treat: 15381 Gallus Road, Merrifield, MN 56465; 218-765-3172. Canoe rental (9 units), shuttle service and trip planning for 2 hour to 7 day trips, primarily north of Brainerd. Willing to operate during the entire open water season. Prefers appointments, call ahead.

Saint Cloud State University Outdoor Endeavors: 102 Halenbeck Hall, 720 4th Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301; 320-308-3772. Canoes & Kayaks for rent. Shuttle service available on the Mississippi and Sauk Rivers by appointment. More information at: www.stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/outdoorendeavors.

Pine River

Cycle Path & Paddle: 115 3rd Avenue Southwest (Highway 210), Crosby, MN 56441; 218-545-4545. Canoe and kayak rentals. Shuttle service available for the Mississippi and Pine Rivers and the mine lakes of the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area by appointment. Website address: www.cyclepathpaddle.com.

River Treat Canoe & Camping: 15381 Gallus Road, Merrifield, MN 56465; 218-765-3172. Canoe rental (9 units), shuttle service and trip planning for 2 hour to 3 day trips, primarily north of Brainerd. Willing to operate during the entire open water season. Prefers appointments/calling ahead.

Root River

Little River General Store: 105 Coffee Street, Post Office Box 317, Lanesboro, MN 55949; 1-800-994-2943 or 507-467-2943. Canoe, kayak rentals and sales, full service outfitting. Website address: www.lrgeneralstore.com.

Eagle Cliff Campground: 35455 State Highway 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949; 507-467-2598. Canoe, kayak, tube and bike rental. Website address: www.eaglecliff-campground.com.

R&S Canoe Rental: Ricky & Shari Allen, 727 Cliff Street Northeast, Chatfield, MN; 507-867-4829 or 507-259-2159 (cell). Canoe rental and shuttle service available.

Root River Outfitters: 105 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN 55949; 507-467-3400. Canoe rental and tubing. Website address: www.rootriveroutfitters.com.

Rum River

Country Camping Canoe & Tube: 750 273rd Avenue Northwest, Isanti, MN 55040; 763-444-9626. Canoe and tube rental. Shuttle service from Lake Mille Lacs to mile marker 30 on County Road 68, just south of Isanti. Tent and RV campground with showers, laundry, camp store and pool. One-hour to eight-day trips available by reservation. Website address: www.country-camping.com.

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park: 15066 Kathio Park Road, Onamia, MN 56359; 320-532-3523. Canoe rental only for the State Park. No shuttle. Website address: www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/mille_lacs_kathio.

St. Croix River

Eric's Bike & Canoe Rental: 710 South Highway 35 (Highways 8 & 35), Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024; 651-270-1561 (direct) or 715-483-9007 (message). Canoe and bicycle rental. Shuttle service available. Wildlife and nature tours of Saint Croix Valley. Website address: www.ericsbikeandcanoe.com.

Merrill's Landing: John W. Larson, 1125 County Highway 16, Post Office Box 118, Taylors Falls, MN 55084; 651-465-3523. Canoe rental.

Namekagon Outfitters: W5956 Pair O'Lakes Road, Trego, WI 54888; 715-635-2015 or 1-800-547-9028. Canoe rental, shuttle service, and campground with lodge, five cabins, and RV park. Will shuttle privately owned canoes and vehicles. Also serves the Namekagon River.

P. J. Asch Otterfitters: 413 Nelson Street East, Stillwater, MN 55082; 651-430-2286. Canoe and sea kayak rentals with equipment and necessities. Website address: www.pjaschotterfitters.com.

Pardun's Canoe Rental and Shuttle Service: The Pardun Family, Danbury WI, 320-384-0508 (May through June), 715-656-7881 (year round). Trips range in length from six to seventeen miles through the National Scenic St. Croix Riverway. Have 2 locations - at the corner of Main Street & 4th Avenue South (State Road 77) in Danbury, WI, and also in the beautiful St. Croix State Park. Just 2 hours from the Twin Cities. Website address: www.pardunscanoerental.com

Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rentals: Rent canoes and kayaks out of the MN Interstate State Park or from Wildwood RV Park & Campground, Taylors Falls, MN 55084; 1-800-447-4958 or 651-465-6315. Free shuttles back to your car at the end of your trip. Scenic boat tours and dinner cruises on the St. Croix River also available. Website address: www.wildmountain.com.

Wild River Canoe Rentals: 35373 Wild Mountain Road, Taylors Falls, MN 55084; 651-583-2125. Canoe rentals and shuttles out of Wild River State Park, serving Grantsburg to Taylors Falls.

Wild River Outfitters: 15177 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54830; 715-463-2254. Canoe and kayak rental; shuttle service and campground. Serves the Saint Croix River above Taylors Falls and the Namekagon River from Hayward to Saint Croix Falls. Help for planning extended trips and maps are available. Website address: www.wildriverpaddling.com.

St. Louis River

Superior Whitewater Rafting: 950 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN 55718; 218-384-4637. Professionally guided whitewater raft trips on the Saint Louis River. No canoe rental. Call for reservations. Website address: www.minnesotawhitewater.com.

Statewide

Bell Canoe Works: 25355 Highway 169, Zimmerman, MN 55398; 1-866-437-0081 or 763-856-2231. Solo and tandem canoe rental. Website address: www.bellcanoe.com.

Vermilion River

La Croix Outfitters: 5713 Crane Lake Road, Buyck, MN 55771; 1-888-600-2842 or 218-993-2642. A full service outfitter including canoe rental, van shuttle service, trip outfitting and bunk accommodations. Also serves Little Fork River & BWCA. Website address: www.lacroixoutfitters.com.

Vermilion River Cottages & Outfitters: 7494 County Road 422, Buyck, MN 55771-8477; 1-800-628-1438 or 218-666-2444. Canoe rental and shuttle service. Website address: www.vrcovacation.com.

Zumbro River

Zumbro Valley Canoe Rental: 29400 County 16 Boulevard, Goodhue, MN 55027, or Highway 63, Zumbro Falls, MN 55991; 507-753-2568. Canoe and tube rental and shuttle service. Camping at Sportsman Park.

Silver Lake Boat and Bike Rental: 700 West Silver Lake Dr NE Rochester Mn 55906; 507-261-9049. Located on the Zumbro River in Silver Lake Park in downtown Rochester. Canoes, kayaks, row boats and paddleboats for rental.