WEB CAM from River Point's location in Ely, Minnesota at the entrance to the Boundary Waters BWCA

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Ely, Minnesota In The News

Midwest Living Magazine recently lists Ely as number 27 of 100 "BEST SMALL-TOWN GETAWAYS."

It cites Ely:  "A wear-your-hiking-boots-to-dinner spirit energizes this jumping-off point for Boundary Waters canoe trips. Plus wolf and bear centers, resorts and chefs gone North Woodsy."

      "10 great small towns with huge backyards"

  by Kathy Baruffi for USA Today (August, 2007)       

Ely, Minn.   "For those who fantasize about paddling a canoe on pristine waters, surrounded by pine trees and listening to the cry of the loon from a lakeside tent, there's simply no better place to make that fantasy come true than Ely. . ." "The town, at the edge of the 1.1 million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area, . . ."

Come and give Ely, MN and River Point Outfitting Co.-BWCA canoe outfitters- a try. You'll love us!

Global Position

N 47º   47.996'     W 091º  46.596'

Elevation at River Point's Marina on Birch Lake:

1455' MSL

~Boundary Waters Canoe Area BWCA for Minnesota Canoe Trips~

~Quetico Park for Ontario, Canada Canoe Trips~

River Point Tradition
Family history and tradition of the owners: the Koschak family - Boundary Waters Outfitters- making Boundary Waters canoe trips real---with incredible paddling memories from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area BWCA.

Why River Point?
Ely Minnesota Outfitters.  BWCA Canoe Outfitter-Ely Canoe Trips. Find out why you should select River Point as your Boundary Waters outfitter-BWCA outfitters-and how we can help make your Boundary Waters canoeing adventure from our Ely MN lake base a "Paddle the Quiet Side"^® experience.

Canoe Trip Outfitting Packages
Information on BWCA canoe trips, complete packages, rates, and the Family Super Saver package.

Options & Upgrades
Information on Bolundary Waters BWCA canoeing with partial outfitting, kevlar canoes, food & canoe packages, entry transport and tow service rates.

BWCA & Quetico Fishing Trip Packages
Boundary Waters BWCA Outfitters and Quetico fishing trips, base camps, guided fishing trip info and rates from Ely, Minnesota

Boundary Waters BWCA Info
A history, overview, and photos of the famous Boundary Waters BWCA with fishing tips and personal gear packing list. Planning with one of the top BWCA canoe outfitters is the "way to go".

Boundary Waters BWCA Guided Canoe Trips-Wolf Howling Package
Try River Point's Guided Wolf Howling Package as featured in the "Animal Magnetism" article in Outside Traveler Magazine and on the CBS Early Show!  Enjoy a guided specialty or custom canoe trip with our congenial, knowledgeable Boundary Waters Outfitters guides.  Great for adults and families! River Point: BWCA outfitters!

Boy Scouts BSA & Non-Profit Groups
Youth Group canoe trip packages for high adventure Boy & Girl Scouts, church groups, and school groups. Let River Point Outfitting Co. be your BWCA outfitter.

River Point Resort
Family, fishing, and honeymoon resort in Ely Minnesota near the Boundary Waters BWCA. Resort to the perfect place to begin and end your Boundary Waters BWCA canoe trip adventure, plus have the expertise of an experienced BWCA canoe trip outfitter at your fingertips.

Canadian Fly-in Trips
Fly-in, paddle-out canoe trips to Lac La Croix, Beaverhouse, & Three Mile Lake in the Quetico Park of Canada.

Reservation Info
On-line reservation forms, deposit & permit information, and help with your reservation.

Reservation Contract Form
Help expedite your trip's planning stages by filling out this detailed on-line form for your BWCA canoe trip expedition.

Partial Outfitting Form
Already have some equipment? Let us supply you with what you need but don't have! 

Menu Planner
Send us the choices for your meals during your trip using this handy form!

From the Press
Review recent publications featuring canoeing and BWCA canoe trips with River Point's Boundary Waters BWCA Outfitters: Travel + Leisure, Good Housekeeping, Boundary Waters Journal, Midwest Living Magazine, December 2006 issue, and others!

Quick Info Request Form
If you would like more information about River Point's outfitting services or BWCA Boundary Waters canoe trips, and River Point's BWCA Outfitters please fill out our on-line form.

BWCA Rules & Permit Information
Look here for information on canoeing travel permits, fees, and USFS wilderness rules and regulations.

Canadian Quetico Park Permits & Rules
Look here for information on canoeing travel permits, fees, RABC, and Canadian wilderness rules and regulations.

Travel, Driving Directions & Weather
Area maps and driving directions to River Point- Boundary Waters BWCA Outfitters, the availability of our airport shuttle, and both current and seasonal weather conditions.

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Employment
There's nothing better than working outdoors in Minnesota's North Woods -- check here for openings that may be available on our Boundary Waters BWCA canoe trips outfitting staff.

CoolH2Ofun
Future Beach products for sales: fun watercraft for the whole family! Catamarans, Kayaks, Water-bees, Barracudas.

Canoes For Sale
Used canoes from River Point Outfitting.

Check out these great links:

Reserve America--BWCA permit information

US Forest Service-adventure travel infomation 

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources--to secure Minnesota fishing licenses

Ely Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

River Point
Outfitting Company

-Boundary Waters Outfitters/BWCA Outfitters- for "Paddle the Quiet Side®" BWCA canoe trips-

Canoe Trip Outfitters located in Ely, Minnesota

Contact RPO very soon to reserve your permit

P.O. Box 397
Ely, Minnesota  55731

1.800.456.5580
info@elyoutfitters.com

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CBS Early Show

River Point Outfitters Boundary Waters BWCA canoe trips were showcased on the CBS EARLY SHOW

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Travel Adventures  Outside Traveler Magazine's senior editor discussed Boundary Waters BWCA Canoe Area Trips from Ely Minnesota with River Point Outfitting Co. on the CBS Early Show: "CBS- If you're tired of dragging your kids to theme parks every summer vacation, maybe it's time for a travel adventure."   River Point Outfitters-BWCA Outfitters- offers a perfect Boundary Waters canoeing travel adventure for adults, and also for families with children! Try the 6-Day, 5-night Wolf Howling Package complete with guide and all equipment, canoes, and food. Shorter guided trips available.   Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness   "ONE OF THE TEN UP-AND-COMING LOCALES TO VISIT" Rated by VirtualTourist.com Contact River Point Outfitting Co. to make your canoeing plans now! RIver Point:  Boundary Waters Outfitters for wilderness canoeing expeditions, Boundary Waters fishing canoe trips, and incredible wilderness adventures. Boundary Waters- BWCA Outfitters in Ely, Minnesota The Boundary Waters Canoe Area BWCA in Ely, Minnesota, has over a million acres of wilderness to explore. The Boundary Waters near Ely has the greatest number of entry points into the Boundary Waters, which allows for incredible options for BWCA canoe trips.  River Point Outfitting Co is one of the premier Boundary Waters Outfitters-BWCA Outfitters. River Point has the strategic distinction of being the only lake-based BWCA canoe trip outfitter in Ely, Minnesota with direct "doorstep" paddle access to and from eleven different entry points in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Ely, Minnesota.   If a Boundary Waters canoeing adventure is what you desire, know that River Point Outfitters is a full service Boundary Waters Outfitter with a tradition of excellence in equipment and canoes, and professional guest services since 1944. River Point Outfitting Co. is committed to making your BWCA canoe trip the incredible adventure you hope for.  You can depend on River Point's years of wilderness experience and the incredible "Paddle the Quiet Side"® location. Click here to see a Google Earth view of River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. Click here to view the full view of Birch Lake.

Last updated: January 6, 2008