River Resources

Have you recently learned about the St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail and its many opportunities?

This resource page is designed to guide you through local rental locations, guided excursions, gear purchasing options, and camping destinations both on, and near the St. Louis River Estuary.

Our hope is that this information will help support your next paddling excursion or fuel your upcoming outdoor adventure with ease and confidence.

Gear Rentals

**denotes on-water access

Duluth, Minnesota

    • Website

    • Gear Available: canoe, stand up paddle board, kayak, wetsuits, camping gear, skis, snowshoes

    • Phone: 218-723-6165

    • Location: College of St. Scholastica Campus 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, BWC, Room 104

    • Notes: 1-7 day rentals

    • Website

    • Gear Available: Canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard, camping gear & cooking kits, mountain bikes

    • Phone: 218-726-6134

    • Location: University of Minnesota-Duluth154 Sports & Health Center, Duluth

    • Notes: 1-7 day rentals

    • Website

    • Gear Available: pontoon, canoe, kayak, Choo Choo Paddle

    • Phone: 218-628-3578

    • Location: 121 Spring St, Duluth

    • Notes: on-water access

    • Website

    • Gear Available: tandem kayaks, stand up paddleboards

    • Phone: 218-722-6218

    • Location: 323 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Superior, Wisconsin

    • Website

    • Gear Available: pontoon, canoe, kayak

    • Phone: 218-626-3797

    • Location:
      S Mont Du Lac Rd, Superior, WI

    • Website

    • Gear Available: Stand up paddleboards

    • Note: on site and off site rentals available

    • Phone: 218-626-3797

    • Location: Barkers Island

      14 Marina Dr, Superior, WI

    • Website

    • Gear Available: canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, camping gear

    • Phone: 715-395-4610

    • Location: University Wisconsin-Superior, Marcovich Wellness Center Room 1438, Superior, Wisconsin

    • Notes:

      • 1-7 day rentals available

      • Must transport on own

Camping

**denotes on-water access

Duluth, Minnesota

    • Website

    • Phone: 218-723-6165

    • Location: College of St. Scholastica Campus 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, BWC, Room 104

    • Notes: 1-7 day rentals

    • Website

    • Gear Available: Canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard, camping gear & cooking kits, mountain bikes

    • Phone: 218-726-6134

    • Location: University of Minnesota-Duluth154 Sports & Health Center, Duluth

    • Notes: 1-7 day rentals

    • Website

    • Gear Available: pontoon, canoe, kayak, Choo Choo Paddle

    • Phone: 218-628-3578

    • Location: 121 Spring St, Duluth

    • Notes: on-water access

    • Website

    • Gear Available: tandem kayaks, stand up paddleboards

    • Phone: 218-722-6218

    • Location: 323 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Superior, Wisconsin

    • Website

    • Gear Available: pontoon, canoe, kayak

    • Phone: 218-626-3797

    • Location:
      S Mont Du Lac Rd, Superior, WI

    • Website

    • Gear Available: Stand up paddleboards

    • Note: on site and off site rentals available

    • Phone: 218-626-3797

    • Location: Barkers Island

      14 Marina Dr, Superior, WI

    • Website

    • Gear Available: canoe, kayak, stand up paddle board, camping gear

    • Phone: 715-395-4610

    • Location: University Wisconsin-Superior, Marcovich Wellness Center Room 1438, Superior, Wisconsin

    • Notes:

      • 1-7 day rentals available

      • Must transport on own

Gear Rentals (Duluth/Superior)

Mont du Lac Resort: Pontoon, canoe, kayak

  • (218) 626-3797

North Shore SUP: Stand-up paddleboards on site and off site, 1-7 day rentals available

  • (218) 343-1308, text or call

Outdoor Pursuit (CSS): Canoe package, stand-up paddleboard, kayak, wetsuits, 1-7 day rentals available

Also carries camping gear for river adventures: sleeping bag/pad, stove, portage packs, tent, backpacks, water filters, skis, snowshoes, hammocks, etc.

  • (218) 723-6165

Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (UMD): Canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, cooking kits, camping gear, 1-7 day rentals available

  • (218) 726-6134

Superior Adventures (UWS): Canoe, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, camping gear, 1-7 day rentals available

  • 715-395-4610

Spirit Lake Marina & RV: Pontoon, canoe, kayak, Choo Choo Paddle

  • (218) 628-3578

Zenith Adventures: Tandem kayaks, stand-up paddleboards

  • (218) 722-6218

Guided Tours on St. Louis River Estuary

Black Dog Kayak and SUP: Chambers Grove/Fond du Lac Dam River Tour and Clough Island River Tour

  • (218) 310-8013

Daytripper of Duluth: St. Louis River Estuary Tour, 1.5 hours

  • (218) 606-6687

Minnesota Whitewater Rafting: Rafting trips on the lower St. Louis River can hold up to 6 people per raft, lasting 2-2.5 hours, ages 11+

  • (218) 522-4446

Mont du Lac Resort: Full day rentals for canoe/kayaks, and pontoons

  • (218) 626-3797

Swiftwater Adventures: Whitewater rafting on the lower St. Louis River, lasting 2-2.5 hours, spring/summer/fall trips available

  • (218) 451-3218

Camping Locations

Cloquet KAO: Located in Cloquet

  • (218) 879-5726

Dwight’s Point Watercraft Campsite: Primitive Free Camping, 4 tent pads available

  • First come, first serve, ON the river. All watercrafts welcome to access site. When walking we recommend parking at the Superior Municipal Forest Disk Golf Lot (Off 42nd St). This walk is about 2.5 miles out, and is not always mowed due to the wetness of the soil. Let us know what you think, we love it out there!

    • Coordinates: 46°42'34"N 92°09'40"W

Fond du Lac Campground: On the St. Louis River

  • (218) 591-2857

Indian Point Campground: Canoe available with campsite, on the St. Louis River

  • (218) 628-4977

Jay Cooke State Park: Whitewater rafting available nearby through Minnesota Whitewater and Swiftwater Adventures

  • (218) 673-7000

Knife Island Campground: On the St. Louis River

  • (218) 673-7000

Mont du Lac Resort: Rentals available to get on river

  • (218) 626-3797

Pattison State Park: Visit the largest waterfall in WI

  • (715) 399-3111

River Place Campground: On the St. Louis River

  • (218) 626-1390

Spirit Mountain: Camping options overlooking Lake Superior and St. Louis River Estuary

  • (218) 628-2891

Purchasing Gear

Kayak & Canoe Rental Storage

Did you know you can rent out a spot to store your canoe or kayak through the summer? Skip the transporting, and hit the river whenever you have a chance!

Duluth

$100 for residents, $175 for non-residents. Starting April 1st you can purchase a slot, first come first serve basis.

  • Brighton Beach

  • Chambers Grove

  • Park Point - 46°43'53.8"N 92°03'19.5"W

Superior

$100 for residents, $200 for non-residents. Superior residents may apply beginning February 1st, non-residents may apply beginning April 12st.

  • Barkers Island

  • Woodstock Bay - Found at the end of N 28th Street

  • 21st St Landing

To learn more about the Duluth storage locations, click HERE. To learn more about the Superior storage locations, click HERE.

If we missed your business on this page, and you offer rentals, camping, gear and/or guided excursions ON the St. Louis River, email Mikayla at watertrail@stlouisriver.org.