Rockwood Lodge and Outfitters
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Nestled along the scenic Gunflint Trail, Rockwood Lodge & Outfitters is a true Northwoods gem. On the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), our resort features 9 lakeside cabins. Enjoy modern comfort, high speed WiFi, stunning lake views, easy water access, and daytrips into the wilderness.
Our full-service Canoe Outfitting includes over 60 canoes, premium bent-shaft paddles, tents, sleeping bags, and complete or partial outfitting packages. Our bunkhouse, with a private restroom in every room and a shared propane grill & griddle, enables groups to rest and relax before and after exploring the wilderness.
Whether you’re planning a relaxing cabin getaway or an unforgettable canoe adventure, Rockwood Lodge & Outfitters is your ideal basecamp. Plan your Northwoods escape today!
Boundary Waters Canoe Outfitters
Rockwood canoes for sale
Sept 2025 we will have over a dozen canoes for sale
Rockwood Lodge and Outfitters realizes that each party has different wants and needs on a canoe trip. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran of many canoe trips, our goal is to make your next trip the best vacation ever.
With our central location, we offer direct access into some of the most remote areas of BWCA, and routes from entry points along mid-Gunflint Trail. Rockwood Lodge and Outfitters specialize in ultra-lightweight equipment and canoes to save you weight and bulk in portaging. Our Aluminum, Royalex, and Kevlar canoes and the superior quality of our gear provides comfort while meeting the demands of camping and canoeing the wilderness.
The BWCAW is a vast and remote wilderness area, home to stunning lakes, forests, and wildlife. It is a great place to unplug from everyday life and connect with nature. Canoeing in the Boundary Waters can be a challenging experience, but it is also a rewarding one. You will learn how to navigate, how to camp in the wilderness, and how to appreciate the beauty around you. A Boundary Waters canoe trip is an experience that you will never forget. Let Rockwood Lodge and Outfitters help create memories that last a lifetime with your friends and family.
This business operates on behalf of
the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness program
located within the Superior National Forest. As a BWCAW program Cooperator,
this business is an equal opportunity service provider.
Bunkhouse – The bunkrooms offer a restful night’s sleep before or after your trip. Comfortable, private rooms are fully carpeted with its own bathroom and shower along with a great view of Poplar lake. Pet friendly!
Check-in 3pm.
Arrive as late as you want!
Check-out 9:30am.
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Historic Rockwood Lodge
Rockwood is a unique and historic resort on the Gunflint Trail on the Eastern half of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Located on the 31st mile of the 57 mile long Gunflint Trail, we actually have a section of the original gravel trail that goes through our resort. Even the Lodge (built between 1926 and 1932) is an original building, handcrafted from native Pine with a large meeting room and gift shop next to the front counter. Read more about the lodge and learn more about the people that call Rockwood home.
Nine lakeside cabins
*Cabin 3’s second bed is very small — **Cabin 12 Winter max people is 6 with 2 min nights
Cabins – each include a canoe, charcoal & gas grills, picnic table, high speed WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom with shower, fresh linens and towels. Kitchens are fitted with essential cookware & cooking equipment, refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, glasses, mugs, dishes and silverware so you can just bring food. Or better, enjoy one of the great restaurants on the Gunflint Trail!
Pets are welcome! $25 a night or $150 a week, please keep your pets under control at all times, and let us know if you need help watching your pet while enjoying the area.
Vacations on the Gunflint – Come experience the rugged beauty of the historic Gunflint Trail. From its origin on the shore of Lake Superior in Grand Marais, one of the coolest small towns in America, to the Chik-Wauk Museum near its terminus there is plenty to explore. Or just kick back in Rockwood Lodge and Outfitter’s restored log lodge overlooking Poplar Lake.
EV Charging
Rockwood Lodge and Outfitters knows a thing or two about recharging, both your spirit and your vehicle. Two 80amp 15.4kW level 2 chargers (J1772) are free to use.
That equates to 61 miles of range per hour of charging — depending on the make and model of your EV
Read more about it on plugshare.com or evhype.com
When you start planning your next vacation, choose Rockwood Lodge and Outfitters.
We look forward to hearing from you!-Carol, Mike, Carl & Stephanie