Canoe and kayak outfitters

Bigfork Outfitters

Main Street Store, Big Fork, MN; 218-743-6878 or 218-743-3613. Canoe and kayak rentals. Shuttle service from Dora Lake to the Rainy River.

God's Country Outfitters

29755 State Highway 38, Grand Rapids, MN 55744; 218-326-9866. Ten canoes for rent. No shuttling. Some camping gear and food. www.baitnet.com/gcoutfit. Also serves Cloquet, Little Fork, Mississippi, Saint Louis, and Vermilion Rivers.

Rivers North Outfitters of Minnesota

(Gorden's Hardware/Wild River Gifts, two blocks west of Hwy 71 and Hwy 6) 312 2nd St NW, PO Box 38, Big Falls, MN 56627. 218-276-2481 or 877-481-2569. Canoe and kayak rental, shuttling services, free trip planning, guide service, tents and other camping gear. www.riversnorthmn.com. Also serves the Littlefork River.

A to Z Rentals

1428 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001; 507-388.1677. Canoe and kayak rental. http://atozrentalmankato.com. Also serves the Minnesota River.

Bent River Outfitter

The Hugo Building, 530 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001; 507-388-BENT (2368). Canoe and kayak rental, eco-tours, and shuttles. www.bentriveroutfitter.com. Also serves the Minnesota River.

Kato Canoe and Kayak

20092 State Hwy 66, Mankato, MN 56001; 507-327-7235. Rental and guided services from ice off to ice on. Overnight guided trips available by request. www.katocanoeandkayak.com. Also serves the Minnesota River.

Cannon Falls Canoe and Bike Rental

615 N. 5th Street, Cannon Falls, MN 55009; 507-407-4111. Just north of the bridge over the Cannon River. Canoe, kayak, raft & bicycle rental. Shuttles available. www.cannonfallscanoeandbike.com.

Welch Mill Canoeing & Tubing

26389 County 7 Boulevard, Welch, MN 55089; 800-657-6760 or 651-388-9857. Canoeing, kayaking and tubing available. www.welchmillcanoeandtube.com

Winding Rivers Canoeing

1821 S. Broadway St., Apt 5, Menomonie, WI 54751; 715-570-7212. Canoe instruction. www.windingriverscanoeing.com. Also serves Crow River (North Fork only), Rum River, Sauk River, and St. Croix River.

Clean Up the River Environment

117 S 1st Street, Montevideo, MN 56265; 877-269-2873. www.cureriver.org.

Positive Energy Outdoor (Ed)Ventures

15 miles north of Duluth; 218-428-5990. Guided kayak fishing trips, flatwater and whitewater kayak instruction and guiding on NE Minnesota rivers, inland lakes and Lake Superior. Shuttle service available. www.outdooredventures.org.

The Canoeist

701 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN; 218-834-3523 or 877-353-3523. Canoe and kayak rental, shuttle service. www.TheCanoeist.com.

God's Country Outfitters

29755 State Highway 38, Grand Rapids, MN 55744; 218-326-9866. Ten canoes for rent. No shuttling. Some camping gear and food. www.baitnet.com/gcoutfit. Also serves Big Fork, Little Fork, Mississippi, Saint Louis, and Vermilion Rivers.

Easy Riders Bicycle and Sportshop

415 Washington St, Brainerd, MN 56401; 218-829-5516. Canoe and kayak rentals. Mississippi River to Crow Wing State Park, Riverton to Lum Park, Brainerd, or lakes in Crow Wing or Cass Counties. www.easyridersbikes.com. Also serves the Mississippi River.

Gloege's Canoe Outfitters

30153 Huntersville Road, Sebeka, MN 56477; 218-472-3250. Canoe rentals and shuttle service. A full service outfitter. Campground available. Also serves Shell River.

Huntersville Outfitters

23516 380th Street, Menahga, MN 56464; 218-564-4279. Canoe rental, soft goods, shuttle service. www.huntersvillecanoeoutfitters.com.

Riverside Store

64768 318 St, Litchfield, MN 55355; 320-693-6711. Canoe and tube rental, trailer available, store with groceries.

Winding Rivers Canoeing

1821 S. Broadway St., Apt 5, Menomonie, WI 54751; 715-570-7212. Canoe instruction. www.windingriverscanoeing.com. Also serves Cannon River, Rum River, Sauk River, and St. Croix River.

Bear Track Outfitting Co.

2011 West Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604; 800-795-8068 or 218-387-1162. Complete or partial canoe, sea-kayak & backpacking outfitting. www.bear-track.com. Also serves Eastern zone of Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

The Canoeist

701 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN; 218-834-3523 or 877-353-3523. Canoe and kayak rental, shuttle service. www.TheCanoeist.com.

North Shore Expeditions

Post Office Box 149, Grand Marais, MN 55604; 218-370-8351. Guided Grand Marais kayaking tours, multi-day Lake Superior kayaking trips and kayaking instruction. www.northshoreexpeditions.com.

Positive Energy Outdoor (Ed)Ventures

15 miles north of Duluth; 218-428-5990. Guided kayak fishing trips, flatwater and whitewater kayak instruction and guiding on NE Minnesota rivers, inland lakes and Lake Superior. Shuttle service available. www.outdooredventures.org.

Sawtooth Outfitters

7213 West Highway 61, Post Office Box 2214, Tofte, MN 55615; 218-663-7643. Canoe, kayak, and bike rentals. Guided canoe and kayak tours. Shuttle service and outdoor gear store. www.sawtoothoutfitters.com.

Wintermoon Summersun Adventures for Women

3388 Petrell Road, Brimson, MN; 218-848-2442. Sea kayaking instruction and group paddling for women. www.wintermoonsummersun.com/.

La Croix Outfitters

5713 Crane Lake Road, Buyck, MN 55771; 888-600-2842 or 218-993-2642. A full service outfitter including canoe rental, van shuttle service, trip outfitting and bunk accommodations. www.lacroixoutfitters.com. Also serves Vermilion River & BWCA.

God's Country Outfitters

29755 State Highway 38, Grand Rapids, MN 55744; 218-326-9866. Ten canoes for rent. No shuttling. Some camping gear and food. www.baitnet.com/gcoutfit. Also serves Big Fork, Cloquet, Mississippi, Saint Louis, and Vermilion Rivers.

Rivers North Outfitters of Minnesota

(Gorden's Hardware/Wild River Gifts, two blocks west of Hwy 71 and Hwy 6) 312 2nd St NW, PO Box 38, Big Falls, MN 56627. 218-276-2481 or 877-481-2569. Canoe and kayak rental, shuttling services, free trip planning, guide service, tents and other camping gear. www.riversnorthoutfittersmn.com Also serves the Bigfork River.

A to Z Rentals

1428 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 507-388-1677. Canoe and kayak rental. http://atozrentalmankato.com. Also serves the Blue Earth River.

Bent River Outfitter

The Hugo Building, 530 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 56001; 507-388-BENT (2368). Canoe and kayak rental, eco-tours, and shuttles. www.bentriveroutfitter.com. Also serves the Blue Earth River.

Clean Up the River Environment

117 S 1st Street, Montevideo, MN 56265; 877-269-2873; www.cureriver.org.

Kato Canoe and Kayak

20092 State Hwy 66, Mankato, MN 56001; 507-327-7235. Rental and guided services from ice off to ice on. Overnight guided trips available by request. www.katocanoeandkayak.com Also serves the Blue Earth River.

Mitlyng's Bait & Tackle

13045 1st Street West, Watson, MN 56295; 320-269-5593. Canoe rental only.

Above the Falls Sports

120 North 3rd Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401; 612-825-8983. Skill instruction, rentals, sales, and storage of kayaks, canoes and rowboats. Guided group tours available. Serves primarily metro area. www.abovethefallssports.com.

Clear Waters Outfitting Company

100 Pine St, Clearwater, MN 55320; 320-469-1590. Half day, whole day and overnight trips, rentals, complete outfitting, daily shuttle service, new and used outdoor gear. Located on the banks of the Mississippi. www.cwoutfitting.com

Cycle Path & Paddle

115 3rd Avenue Southwest, Crosby, MN 56441; 218-545-4545. Canoe and kayak rentals. Shuttle service available for the Mississippi and Pine Rivers and the mine lakes of the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area by appointment. www.cyclepathpaddle.com.

Easy Riders Bicycle and Sportshop

415 Washington St, Brainerd, MN 56401; 218-829-5516. Canoe and kayak rentals. Mississippi River to Crow Wing State Park, Riverton to Lum Park, Brainerd, or one of your favorite lakes in Crow Wing or Cass Counties. www.easyridersbikes.com Also serves the Crow Wing River.

Geyer Rental

1816 West Saint Germaine Street, Saint Cloud, MN 56301; 320-252-5522. Canoe rental. No shuttle. Also serves the Sauk River.

God's Country Outfitters

29755 State Highway 38, Grand Rapids, MN 55744; 218-326-9866. Ten canoes for rent. No shuttling. Some camping gear and food. www.baitnet.com/gcoutfit. Also serves Big Fork, Cloquet, Little Fork, Saint Louis, and Vermilion Rivers.

Goose Island Campground

W6488 County Road Gi, Stoddard, WI 54658; 608-788-7018. Canoe rental only. Mississippi backwater route. Twelve canoes available; five flat bottoms. Kayaks also available. www.co.la-crosse.wi.us.

Keller Outdoors

7581 Memorial Lane NW, Bemidji, MN 56601; 218-766-4438. Rental of canoes, camping and hunting equipment. www.kohunts.com/rentals.html.

Monticello Shuttles

8414 Troy Marquette Dr, Monticello, MN 55362; 612-670-6981. Vehicle shuttles along the Mississippi River, from any points between the Clearwater Hwy 24 landing and the Dayton Crow River landing. www.monticelloshuttles.com.

Paddle Taxi

389 Herschel Street, St. Paul, MN; 612-799-9668. A not-for-profit, free shuttle on the Mississippi River for kayak and canoe paddlers in the Twin Cities area. See website for specifics, maps, and contact info. www.paddletaxi.org.

River Treat

15381 Gallus Road, Merrifield, MN 56465; 218-765-3172. Canoe rental (9 units), shuttle service and trip planning for 2 hour to 7 day trips, primarily north of Brainerd. Willing to operate during the entire open water season. Appointments preferred, call ahead.

Riverland Outfitters

P.O. Box 552, Alma, WI 54610; 608-385-4351. Kayak and canoe rental service. Boats can be picked up in Alma or delivery service is available. Specializing in Mississippi backwater and local river paddling. www.riverlandoutfitters.com.

Saint Cloud State University Outdoor Endeavors

102 Halenbeck Hall, 720 4th Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301; 320-308-3772. Canoe and kayak rental. Shuttle service available on the Mississippi and Sauk Rivers by appointment. www.stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/outdoorendeavors.

Stand Up Minnesota

389 Herschel Street, St. Paul, MN; 612-399-6081. Paddleboard adventure tours and education programs for small and large groups on the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities area. Paddleboard orientation, water safety training, equipment, photography and transportation provided. www.standupmn.org.

University of Minnesota - Center for Outdoor Adventure (COA)

University Recreation Center, 1906 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455; 612-625-8790. Camping gear, canoes, and kayaks available for rental. http://recsports.umn.edu/coa.

Wilderness Inquiry

808 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414; 612-676-9400. wildernessinquiry.org. Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventures program provides public and private guided canoe trips through the heart of the Twin Cities. Can accommodate groups of up to 150 for half-day paddles in 24' voyageur canoes. Also serves the St. Croix River.

Cycle Path & Paddle

115 3rd Avenue Southwest (Highway 210), Crosby, MN 56441; 218-545-4545. Canoe and kayak rentals. Shuttle service available for the Mississippi and Pine Rivers and the mine lakes of the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area by appointment. www.cyclepathpaddle.com.

River Treat Canoe & Camping

15381 Gallus Road, Merrifield, MN 56465; 218-765-3172. Canoe rental (9 units), shuttle service and trip planning for 2 hour to 3 day trips, primarily north of Brainerd. Willing to operate during the entire open water season. Appointments preferred, call ahead.

Eagle Cliff Campground

35455 State Highway 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949; 507-467-2598. Canoe, kayak, tube and bike rental. www.eaglecliff-campground.com.

Little River General Store

105 Coffee Street, Post Office Box 317, Lanesboro, MN 55949; 800-994-2943 or 507-467-2943. Canoe and kayak rentals and sales, full service outfitting. www.lrgeneralstore.net.

Ken's River Rats Outfitters

103 Rivers Edge Road, Lanesboro, MN 55949; 507-429-7202. Located in historic Lanesboro, MN, at the northwest corner of Parkway Ave. and Ashburn, behind the old Hubbard feed mill.  Just 2 blocks north of my old location! Shuttles are also available if you have your own boats. Prices vary depending on the distance. www.riverratsoutfitters.com.

Root River Outfitters

109 South Parkway, Lanesboro, MN 55949. 507-467-3400. Canoe, kayak and tube rental. Guided fishing tours. www.riversideontheroot.com.

Country Camping Canoe & Tube

27437 Palm St NW, Isanti, MN 55040; 763-444-9626. Canoe and tube rental. Shuttle service from Lake Mille Lacs to mile marker 30 on County Road 68, just south of Isanti. Tent and RV campground with showers, laundry, camp store and pool. One-hour to eight-day trips available by reservation. www.country-camping.com.

Mille Lacs Kathio State Park

15066 Kathio Park Road, Onamia, MN 56359; 320-532-3523. Canoe rental only for the State Park. No shuttle. www.mndnr.gov/state_parks/mille_lacs_kathio

Winding Rivers Canoeing

1821 S. Broadway St., Apt 5, Menomonie, WI 54751; 715-570-7212. Canoe instruction. www.windingriverscanoeing.com Also serves Cannon River, Crow River (North Fork only), Sauk River, and St. Croix River.

Friends of the Sauk River

1020 County Rd. 134, St. Cloud, MN 56303; 320-281-9050. Free canoe rental. www.friendsofthesaukriver.org Also serves the Mississippi River when the Sauk is too low to paddle.

Winding Rivers Canoeing

1821 S. Broadway St., Apt 5, Menomonie, WI 54751; 715-570-7212. Canoe instruction. www.windingriverscanoeing.com Also serves Cannon River, Crow River (North Fork only), Rum River, and St. Croix River.

Andrew's Riverwood Canoe and Kayak

25499 Sawmill Ave, Shafer, MN 55074; 715-222-2288. Canoe and Kayak rental with free shuttle. Park at the Osceola landing, launch from the Wisconsin Interstate Park and canoe or kayak to your vehicle. (Highway 8 to Osceola Landing.) www.facebook.com/RiverwoodCanoe.

Eric's Canoe Rental

710 South Highway 35 (Highways 8 & 35), Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024; 651-270-1561. Canoe rental and shuttle service available at this location and also at Wild River State Park. Wildlife and nature tours of St. Croix Valley. www.ericscanoerental.com.

Merrill's Landing

John W. Larson, 1125 County Highway 16, Post Office Box 118, Taylors Falls, MN 55084; 651-465-3523. Canoe rental.

Namekagon Outfitters

W5956 Pair O'Lakes Road, Trego, WI 54888; 715-635-2015 or 800-547-9028. Canoe rental, shuttle service, and campground with lodge, five cabins and RV park. Will shuttle privately owned canoes and vehicles. Also serves the Namekagon River.

Pardun's Canoe Rental and Shuttle Service

The Pardun Family, Danbury WI, 320-384-0508 (May through June), 715-656-7881 (year round). Trips range in length from six to seventeen miles through the National Scenic St. Croix Riverway. Two locations: one at the corner of Main Street & 4th Avenue South (State Road 77) in Danbury, WI, and another in the beautiful St. Croix State Park, just two hours from the Twin Cities. www.pardunscanoerental.com

Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Rent canoes and kayaks out of the MN Interstate State Park or from Wildwood RV Park & Campground, Taylors Falls, MN 55084; 800-447-4958 or 651-465-6315. Free shuttles back to your car at the end of your trip. Scenic boat tours and dinner cruises on the St. Croix River also available. www.wildmountain.com.

Wild River Outfitters

15177 State Road 70, Grantsburg, WI 54830; 715-463-2254. Canoe and kayak rental; shuttle service and campground. Serves the Saint Croix River above Taylors Falls and the Namekagon River from Hayward to Saint Croix Falls. Help for planning extended trips and maps are available. www.wildriverpaddling.com

Wilderness Inquiry

808 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414; 612-676-9400. wildernessinquiry.org. Provides guided family, women's, and private 3-day camping and canoeing trips from Interstate State Park to William O'Brien State Park. Also serves the Mississippi River.

Winding Rivers Canoeing

1821 S. Broadway St., Apt 5, Menomonie, WI 54751; 715-570-7212. Canoe instruction. www.windingriverscanoeing.com Also serves Cannon River, Crow River (North Fork only), Rum River, and Sauk River.

God's Country Outfitters

29755 State Highway 38, Grand Rapids, MN 55744; 218-326-9866. Ten canoes for rent. No shuttling. Some camping gear and food. www.baitnet.com/gcoutfit. Also serves Big Fork, Cloquet, Little Fork, Mississippi, and Vermilion Rivers.

Spirit Lake Marina & RV Park

121 Spring St., Duluth, MN 55808; 218-628-3578. Canoe, kayak, boat and pontoon rentals. spiritlakemarinarv.com.

Superior Whitewater Rafting

950 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton, MN 55718; 218-384-4637. Professionally guided whitewater raft trips on the Saint Louis River. No canoe rental. Call for reservations. www.minnesotawhitewater.com.

The Canoeist

701 7th Ave., Two Harbors, MN; 218-834-3523 or 877-353-3523. Canoe and kayak rental, shuttle service. www.TheCanoeist.com.

Snake River Outfitters

Pine City, MN; 303-435-6726 or 612-718-0125. Canoe and kayak rental, shuttle service, guided 22 foot "Big Canoe Adventures", camping and overnight trips available. Reservations recommended. www.snakeriveroutfittersmn.com.

God's Country Outfitters

29755 State Highway 38, Grand Rapids, MN 55744; 218-326-9866. Ten canoes for rent. No shuttling. Some camping gear and food. www.baitnet.com/gcoutfit. Also serves Big Fork, Cloquet, Little Fork, Mississippi, and Saint Louis Rivers.

La Croix Outfitters

5713 Crane Lake Road, Buyck, MN 55771; 888-600-2842 or 218-993-2642. A full service outfitter including canoe rental, van shuttle service, trip outfitting and bunk accommodations. www.lacroixoutfitters.com. Also serves Little Fork River & BWCA.

Vermilion River Cottages & Outfitters

7494 County Road 422, Buyck, MN 55771-8477; 800-628-1438 or 218-666-2444. Canoe rental and shuttle service. www.vrcovacation.com.

A to Z Rentals

1428 N. Riverfront Drive, Mankato, MN 507-388-167. Canoe and kayak rental. http://atozrentalmankato.com.

Boulder Dam Canoe and Kayak

20 East Center St. (P.O. Box 82), Oronoco, MN 55960, Located in downtown Oronoco, operates on three branches of the Zumbro River. Canoe and kayak rentals plus shuttle service available. www.boulderdamcanoe.com.

Silver Lake Boat and Bike Rental

700 West Silver Lake Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906; 507-261-9049. Located on the Zumbro River in Silver Lake Park in downtown Rochester. Canoes, kayaks, row boats and paddleboats for rental.

Zumbro River Ratz

59155 County Road 2, Millville, MN 55957; 507-798-2450. Provides up-river shuttle service on the Zumbro River, allowing you to float from Hammond back to Millville. Open seasonally, April-November, weather permitting. Rentals of various floating devices include kayaks, inner tubes, canoes, and pedal boats. www.zumbroriverratz.com.

Zumbro Valley Canoe Rental

61772 Highway 63, Zumbro Falls, MN 55991; 507-753-2568. Canoe, kayak, and inner tube rental and shuttle service with hourly or overnight trip options. Camping is available nearby. www.zumbrovalleycanoerental.com