Portage Trail Outfitters and Resort

Hi! We're Portage Trail Outfitters and Resort.

Welcome to Portage Trail Outfitters, nestled on the pristine banks of Ensign Lake, part of northern Minnesota’s world famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). At Portage Trail Outfitters, we pride ourselves on catering to your idea of an outdoor wilderness experience. Whether your sense of the great outdoors is a luxurious private cabin, or a bunkhouse to crash in before a peaceful and secluded trip into the wild, we can help you out.

Learn a bit about our history:

Within its designated 1 million plus acres, the BWCAW contains over a thousand lakes and attracts visitors with its reputation for canoeing, canoe touring, fishing, backpacking, dog sledding, and remote wilderness character. The BWCAW has nearly 2,200 backcountry campsites and is one of Minnesota's top tourist attractions, drawing visitors from all over the United States as well as abroad.

At Portage Trail Outfitters, keep your eyes open for a rare moose sighting, ears open for the soothing evening song of the Minnesota loon, and your heart open for one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

Check Out Our Top-of-the-Line Equipment:

At Portage Trail Outfitters, we pride ourselves on keeping high quality, up to date gear available to our visitors.

Check Out Our Cabin Offers:

Small cabins (4 Available)

Our most popular option, these cabins give you a taste of the great outdoors while offering comfort, ample space, and a private dining area.

  • Sleeps up to 8
  • $150/night or $900/week
  • Loft area for sleeping with two queen beds and two sets of bunk beds.
  • Fish cleaning services
  • 50 inch LED smart TV

Luxury cabins (2 Available)

  • Sleeps 8
  • $250/night
  • Two master suites, each with king beds and private baths
  • 2 Hideaway beds in living room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private kitchen/dining area
  • Private Hot tub area
  • Fully stocked beverage cooler

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