2021 Trip Options

Hi from the Trip Director!

In a couple of weeks, the National Forest Service will open wilderness reservations for the 2021 summer season. In addition to our most popular wilderness routes, CV will offer an array of options for traveling outside of our region. Please note that each trip has age and other requirements. Each permit we make requires the names of four registered campers, so we ask that you select your son’s preferences from the options listed below. Please to sign up or if you have any questions!

2020 Trips

For veteran Voyageur campers

Session one runs from 6/13 to 7/10, session two from 7/11 to 8/07. Check out our dates and rates for more info!

Trip Descriptions

Great trip options for veteran Voyageur campers age 12 and older.

Trips below are offered on a first-come basis during the first two weeks of each session. Campers may request one friend to accompany them on a trip.

Six-day hike on the Superior Hiking Trail.

Hike along the world’s largest lake. Watch the colorful sunrise on Pincushion Mountain. Swim in frigid Lake Superior. Uncover the mysteries of the Devil Track River. To be eligible for this hike, campers must:

• Have attended Camp Voyageur previously and proven proficient in wilderness tripping skills.
• Be age 12 or older.
• Be capable of carrying a backpack of at least 30 pounds for 8 miles a day over rugged terrain.

Six-day border lakes fishing trip.

Head a day’s paddle to the U.S./Canada Border for the ultimate fishing experience. Camp four nights on Iron Lake in the heart of the Boundary Waters, filling your daily limit and tummy with trophy smallmouth, pike, and walleye. To be eligible for this popular fishing intensive trip, campers must:

• Have attended Camp Voyageur previously and proven proficient in paddling, portaging, and fishing.
• Be age 12 or older.
• Bring a spin casting rod and reel and a small tackle box with multiple spinners (spoons), jigs, and crank baits (Rapalas).

Eight-day hike on the Superior Hiking Trail.

Hike along the world’s largest lake. Watch the colorful sunrise on Pincushion Mountain. Swim in frigid Lake Superior. Witness the mysterious Devil’s Kettle. To be eligible for this hike, campers must:

• Have attended Camp Voyageur previously and proven proficient in hiking skills.
• Be age 13 or older.
• Be capable of carrying a backpack of at least 30 pounds for 8 miles a day over rugged terrain.

10-day Advanced Trips for veteran campers over age 14.

For campers who have previously attended Camp and proven proficient in wilderness tripping. Advanced Trips explore unique wilderness destinations and challenge our experienced campers’ abilities to develop more perseverance. These trips occur during the second two weeks of each session and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and require four campers to register.

Hike across Isle Royale National Park.

Hike the varied forests and rocky ridges of the Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior. This trek begins with a ferry ride from Grand Portage to Wendigo. Then hike for days through pine, cedar, and birch forests, along beaches and rocky coves. Isle Royale is home to wolves, moose, and spectacular vistas. Hiking on the chilly north shore of Lake Superior requires a stocking cap, wool socks and liners, broken-in hiking boots, and quality rain gear. Come to Camp with a quality rain jacket and pants and be prepared to backpack up to one-third of your bodyweight for 10 to 15 miles a day. Additional fee of $400.

Venture along the Voyageur’s Highway from International Falls to Camp.

Experience the revival of CV’s most popular route in the 60s and 70s. Begin near International Falls and paddle the big waters along the “other” side of the Voyageur’s Highway 120+ miles to Camp. Witness the vastness of Rainy Lake as you paddle through Voyageur’s National Park, stopping to explore its famed islands along the way. Skirt Crane Lake, up the Loon River into historic Lac La Croix. Then paddle through fishing hot spot Crooked Lake, up the Basswood River back to camp.

Experience the Grand Portage.

Paddle east from Camp along the iconic inland water route preferred by French Voyageurs to Lake Superior. Witness the crystal-clear Knife Lake, along with the beautiful Granite River. Rose and Mountain Lakes lead east to the Height of Land and down the rapid Pigeon River. Then comes your ultimate challenge; the 8.5-mile portage topped with a plunge into the frigid Lake Superior waters. The promise of a new toque and some pizza at Sven and Ole’s make the 10-day paddle worth the effort.

Kayak the Apostle Islands (session two only).

Kayakers will embark on an 8-day tour of the Apostle Island National Lake Shore on Lake Superior. The Apostle Islands are a summer boating destination which feature crystal clear waters, sand beaches, historical sites, rocky shores, and magical sea caves. This trip is reserved for select Voyageurs who have proven their skill on numerous wilderness trips over multiple summers. The crew will practice kayaking skills in Camp and attend a special training session for two days. This trip fills up fast, so sign up now. Additional fee of $400.

Trips fill up fast and planning starts in January. Please sign up ASAP. Happy Trails!