Bearskin Base Camp

We offer the Bearskin Base Camp Package for those who would like to see a wide range of the BWCA in a short amount of time, or those who enjoy being on the water but would really rather stay in a cabin. With the Base Camp Package you can do a wide variety of day trips, all while staying with us either in our campground, bunkhouse, or resort cabins.  Each day we'll shuttle you to your put-in and provide you with the gear you need, including a special lunch.  Browse our packages to see which you like best, or combine trips to customize your BWCA experience.  Click here for more information about our lodging options, and here for in-depth descriptions of the gear we rent.

1 Day
$60 per person
2 Days
$110
3 Days
$150
Additional Days
$40


Packages

Moose Viewing Package
If you were to ask everyone who comes to the Gunflint Trail what they would like to accomplish on their visit, many times the answer would be to see a moose.  And while seeing a moose from your car window on the road is always a treat, nothing's better than coming across this truly impressive animal in its natural environment.  We put together this package to try to send you through known moose hot spots.


Day 1
Poplar Lake to Horseshoe
Day 2
Cross River
Day 3
Morgan to Ram



Waterfall Package

On a warm summer day one of the more enjoyable sights you can come across is a pristine, flowing waterfall.  This package is designed to take you right to some of the most impressive falls in the area.

On the first day paddle from East Bearskin and swim below Johnson Falls.  The next day, hike the Stairway Portage to Rose Falls and enjoy the spectacular views surrounding it.  On your last day paddle the Granite River to Little Rock Falls, a smaller falls on a beautiful stretch of river.



Day 1
E. Bearskin to Johnson Falls
Day 2
W. Bearskin to Rose Falls
Day 3
Gunflint Lake to Little Rock Falls


Scenic Cliff Package
Exposed rock faces and imposing cliffs are some of the defining characteristics of the Eastern Boundary Waters.  Here we steer you towards some of the best in the area.  Your first day will start with a paddle down Clearwater , where you will be greeted by towering palisades the moment you leave the landing.  Continue down the lake for as long as you want, and if you feel up to it,  go half way down Clearwater and into Mountain Lake, a classic border lake. From Mountain you can portage into Watap Lake, a personal favorite of Bearskins. You could also go to the end of Clearwater and portage into West Pike.    The next  day paddle the popular trip to Rose Lake.  Hike
to the nearby  vistas  from the portage or paddle west on Rose until you are under Rat Bluff, one of the highest points in the BWCA.  Your third day will be spent paddling around Seagull Lake, with its famous palisades.

Day 1
Clearwater to W. Pike, or Mountain / Watap
Day 2
W. Bearskin to Rose Lake
Day 3
Seagull Lake