We had the most wonderful stay at White Eagle Resort. The staff is incredible, the cabins are…read moreimmaculate and the resort has everything you need to have the best time at Lake Vermilion. It was the perfect place to call home for the week. Don't hesitate, book your trip to White Eagle Resort.

Spent a couple of days here when I went with my best friend and her family and it was one of the…read morebest experiences i've ever had! They have a bunch of cool things you can do out on the water. Plus the scenery is so breathtaking.

My 2 previous to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (in NE Minnesota along the Ontario border) were…read moreback in High School (early 1970s) as part of a church group (Cristo Canoe) and then a repeat adventure the next year with just a few friends. Some "fond" memories stick, like being flooded out the first night after a portage from hell on the first day. Since then over all these years, I've had a hankering to hit the water again and revisit nearby Ely. My friends Jeff, Bird, and Gator have been back since, and over the last couple years, we've been talking about returning as a group to the BWCA. We were scheduled for September 2021, but area fires and a few personal situations necessitated a delay. But this September was time for me and 3 great high school classmates to get together and paddle. Gayle thought it was a great idea, but with some humor: Four 66-year old men canoeing out into the wilderness - What could go wrong? Actually, everything went well, and despite 1st day anxiety all around on whether we were cut out for a trip like this at our age. We were out in the BWCA for 5 nights and 6 days, with great fall weather except for one windy morning and a light rainy day. We all got along very well, except for some snoring situations in our shared (2 per) tents, and making the mistake of talking politics one evening. After almost 50 years out of High School and irregularly staying in touch, it was easy to pick up where we left off and have a great meaningful time together. We also wisely decided to hire a professional outfitter (and guide) for our adventure. This way we didn't get lost, equipment (Kevlar canoes, tents, sleeping bags, etc.) were provided, we ate well, we snagged great camp sites, great stories were told, portages were relatively short, and fishing went well. And the scenery! Wow! For all that (and more), we had Moose Track Adventures to thank, particularly the owners (Jim and Joan) and Dan, our intrepid guide. What a great guy! Bird had used Moose Track before and I can understand why folks that have used them come back. Their reasonably priced professional expertise, facilities, and equipment are worth every safety-infused cent. Our field package (see above) also included cabin lodging the night before we hit the water, prior menu selection, transponder tracking (including an emergency button) during our journey, and a sandwich and beer waiting for us when we got out of the water at the end. Dan also provided information from an App showing where we'd been within the BWCA. I was also able to purchase a paper map at Moose Track HQ. At the end, Gator headed off to the Airport, while Jeff, Bird, and I travelled down to Duluth for a hot shower, a celebratory dinner together, and a good night's sleep. It was a stellar trip to remember, that I'd be open to repeating. And if and when we do, we'll be working with Moose Track Adventures.

Jim and Joan did a great job setting us up for our mid-June camping and fishing trip into the BWCA…read more They arranged everything from canoeing and camping gear, our camping and fishing guide, our motor boat shuttle, lodging for the first night, and required permits. we had a lot of pre-trip questions and they were responsive and informative with their answers. We caught a lot of fish and had a great time!

This is my favorite place to stay in the north woods…read more I have been going to Timber Trail for almost 30 years. I remember great experiences with my grandparents and my mom, now I go there with my kids. They family who owns it is always on the property and very nice. The cabins we have stayed in are always very clean and well outfitted. Kitchen, stove, heaters, bathrooms all work great and without any smells. I only mention this because I have been other places and you smell the bathroom and the gas all of the time. Fishing at TT is the best. This year i got a 9 pound Northern right off the dock. They have gear and bait as well as light food on site. There is a game room, book library and pool hall at the lodge. I go for runs down the road and always see wildlife. Great gateway to the BWCA!

Amazing winter holiday day at Timber Trail Lodge. My son…read moreparticipated in an individual holiday stay program at Northern Tier scouting camp, and we decided to leverage a family vacation off of his visit to the boundary waters area. (It's a short drive to Northern Tier from Timber Trail if you are planning a scout trip!) We were not disappointed. Timber Trail met and exceeded our expectations - especially in the winter. George is a tremendous and thoughtful host, and he took great care and concern to ensure we had a great stay. I brought my 82-year-old dad along, and he enjoy sitting on the screen porch, reading books, and watching the snow fall. The cabin was immaculate and well-appointed, and we had everything we needed for our wintry, 7-night stay. We enjoyed the snow, the frozen lake, borrowing board games from the main lodge, and more sledding than my southern kids (ages 13 and 10) could squeeze into the short winter daylight hours. Feeding chickadees from our hands, playing in the snow, and warming up in the cozy cabin made for great family memories. We are looking forward to enjoying Timber Trail Lodge in the the summer months as well on a return trip to Ely.

Spent the weekend in cabin 15 with 4 other couples... It was great that all 5 couples could have…read moretheir own bedroom. And, with 3 bathrooms, you never needed to wait too long for access. Kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of room for relaxing... Bring a book and some board games... Or better yet, get outside because there is no TV. And, Mitchell Lake allows a direct access point to the Taconite Trail for snowmobile enthusiasts.

Stayed in cabin 15 in the winter…read more Very nice place to stay with couples. Plenty of room. They plowed a road on the lake for us. Everything was top notch. We had 2 refrigerators in the cabin. They have a crock pot. Plenty of silverware, just a very nice place. Very happy, would be happy to stay here again. Would like to try the summer. Awesome awesome awesome.

Just got back June 29, 2024 and it was excellent!!! The staff, packs, food, and bunk house were…read moregreat and they provide great points of takeoff for a trek as well as planning. Hope to go back next summer! Good people. M Skelley, MD

We arrived at Packsack as fish out of water when it came to canoeing and camping in the Boundary…read moreWaters. Danielle and Nick set us up optimally with every single item we would need to navigate, survive, and thrive during our amazing trip. They kindly provided us with pro-tips, and answered all of our questions. Plus, there was a fun little surprise when we returned!

This place was amazing. The owners, Tiffany and Chad, are so kind and helpful. Sitting right on the…read morewaterfront, it was so peaceful and beautiful. The rooms were spotless and breakfast was delicious! Kayaks and Canoes were included, which made trips to BWCA easy and fun! Just sitting on the dock or deck, listening to the loons and bullfrogs was so relaxing. There are multiple decks to enjoy the serenity, as well as a fire pit for evening entertainment! Would recommend this B&B without hesitation. Will be back for sure!

Blue Heron was a wonderful bed and breakfast for my wife and I to spend the night in after a cold…read moreafternoon dog sledding. We stayed in "That" and enjoyed the comfortable bed and giant jacuzzi. Chad served baked blueberry pancakes, candied maple bacon, fresh fruit, and orange juice for breakfast and everything was incredibly tasty and filling. When we went to leave, we saw that Chad had brushed the morning snow off of our car so we were set to go. We would certainly stay again if we were ever in the area!

September 2025, spent a week in cabin 10. Rented a cabin with boat and motor. The staff and…read morefacility were truly exceptional. Cabin and boat were all ready for us when we arrived and staff members gave us really great advise as to where we should fish. My Wife has a heart condition and we are both getting older, so was very nice for us to stay in a nice and clean cabin, and only have a short walk to the dock with our boat all ready for us. Did ok fishing and went home with our limit at the end of the week, plus eating several meals of fish while we were there. The only minor issues were the well water had a bad smell which is common in northern Minnesota, so we drank bottled water, and the boat motor was a little under powered , but worked fine without issue... Overall wonderful experience. Due to age and health we may never be able to vacation in the northland again, thank you for making our last trip so nice and memorable.

Soooo friendly. These folks are doing very good work. Step foot on the grounds and you can feel…read morethe positivity and sense of duty and honor. Very good people.

Cabin was good, we brought lots of yard guard and bug spray with deet and hanging fly traps! Just a…read moretip for summer stays, spray the cabin screens with deet as well as the doorway. Bring a big fan to circulate the air. Yes, you have to bring all your essentials, ie: towels, tp dish soap etc. Now for fishing... we killed it! Thank you to Leif on the spots for best fishing, we found alot on our own as well. If you need something, leif goes into town 1 a week and will pick it up for you. He also had ice, gas for the boat, worms, leeches and various items for purchase if you need. Remember, there is NO cell service whatsoever! Bring cards, a radio, bags, whatever you need to keep you content. Pet friendly!!! We had a good stay. Thank you to Leif!

I've been fishing in the North for more than 40 years. This trip,by far, was the very worst…read more If I could leave minus 4 stars I would. The boats haven't been worked on in years. My boat, with my 2 sons was the best of the lot -- everything was broken. The floors were rotted and all of the pedestal seats were broken. We had to sit on unsecured office lobby chairs. The boat driver had to sit on a cooler with a cushion. The trolling motor lasted about 45 minutes and the throttle handle fell off. The live well was screwed shut and unusable. The motor couldn't be tilted because the lid was broken. No fish finder or bait as promised except for some crawlers on occasion. Hollering (MFing, etc) from morning to night by Leaf could be heard everywhere as he threatened to call the police on his new wife. 3 Rock bass, 2 wormy Perch and 1 7 inch Walleye was the best fishing day. Oh yeah, bring your own toilet paper because its not supplied. The cabin was O.K. but 2 stove burners and oven didn't work. Takes an hour + to make a pot of coffee and there is no Micro Wave. A window pane fell on my partner's head while sleeping. I could go on and on but --DO YOURSELF A FAVOR - GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! I wish I could include pictures of the boats and shoddy dock. It'll take you about an hour to get some minnows.