Towboat Service in the BWCA

Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters, Ely MN is specially permitted by the USFS to provide towboat service on the following lakes:

• Moose Lake to Splash Portage, Prairie Portage and on Basswood out to Washington Island or Back Bay
• Snowbank Lake to Disappointment Portage or Boot Lake Portage
• Across Burntside to Crab Lake Portage

We load at our Ely base facility and trailer boats to our drop-in landings. Our operators know the lakes and key in on being safe and punctual.  Set an appointment for your one-way or round trip tow today. Call Spirit of the Wilderness at 800-950-2709 or 218-365-3149.