Nor'Wester Lodge & Outfitters

Name, Address & Telephone

Nor'Wester Lodge & Outfitters
7778 Gunflint Trail
Grand Marais, MN 55604

Telephone: 218-388-2252
Telephone: 800-992-4386
Email: norwester@boreal.org
Link to their web site: http://www.norwesterlodge.com

Directions to Outfitter

Take the scenic North Shore Drive of Lake Superior from Duluth to Grand Marais, then head up the Gunflint Trail into the heart of the Superior National Forest. They are 30 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais, MN.

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Boundary Waters Canoe Area *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Poplar Lake
* Most Often Used Take Out: Poplar Lake
* Distance Between Above Points: n/a
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: n/a

Operating Season

May to September

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$22 to $48 per day

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$22 to $48 per day

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices
Paddles (max of 2 per rental)
Put-In
Take-Out
Trash Bags

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

No, they will not haul a private canoe or kayak.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Camping Equipment
Canoes
Car Top Carriers

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 canoes.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Alumacraft and Souris River.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Beverages
Canoe\Kayak Supplies
Fishing Licenses
Fishing Supplies
Gasoline
Hunting Supplies
Ice
Snacks
T-Shirts
Toiletries
Waterway Maps

Available Lodging Facilities

Bunkhouse
Campground
Cabin(s)

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$30 per night

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Boating
Fire Pits\Places
Firewood for Free
Fishing
Flush Toilets
Hiking
Hot Showers
Indoor Lodge
Laundry Facilities
Playground
Sewage Disposal
Swimming in Lake
Trailer Sites with Electricity and Water (no sewer)

Campground Restrictions and Limitations

Maximum number of people per campsite: 8.
Maximum number of cars per campsite: 3.
Maximum number of tents per campsite: 2.

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets must be attended at all times.
Pets are allowed only if well behaved.
You MUST pick up after your pet.
There is a pet fee of $6 to $15 depending on unit..

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

AAA
Professional Paddlesports Association