About Kawishiwi Lodge & Outfitters
Kawishiwi Lodge & Outfitters sits right on Lake One at the end of the Fernberg Road, offering paddlers one of the most convenient launch points into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Because Lake One is a popular BWCAW entry point, guests can put in and be in the wilderness within minutes, skipping the downtown-to-water shuttle that other trips require.
The outfitter provides customised BWCA canoe and kayak outfitting packages built around each party's route and experience, along with straightforward canoe and kayak rentals for day paddlers and multi-day trippers. On-site lakeside cabins let guests stay directly on the water, waking up steps from the launch. The lodge operates within the Superior National Forest in an area renowned for its world-class canoeing, fishing, and hiking along the US–Canada border.
Kawishiwi Lodge's biggest draw is its location and its relaxed, personal service from a small resident staff. Rather than navigating a busy downtown outfitting operation, guests deal directly with the people who know Lake One and its connecting waters intimately. For paddlers who want to minimise logistics and maximise time on the water, the lodge's lakeside position and cabin accommodations make it a standout base for a Boundary Waters trip.
