Gear

Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center is continuing to grow our rental gear options you need to make your experience at Boulder Lake a memorable one! 

All proceeds go to removing barriers to participation for all groups: Covers program and bussing fees; provides internship stipends and equipment. Your support is appreciated!

Contact boulder@d.umn.edu for more information

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Canoes and Kayaks

Canoe and Kayak Rental Form

Thanks for your interest in renting a canoe or kayak from the Boulder Lake ELC (BLELC).  Reservation need to made at a minimum of 24 hours before your adventure.

Please fill out the following Canoe Kayak Rental Form.  

Canoes and kayaks are to be used on Boulder Lake Reservoir ONLY and can be rented for 1 hour, 2 hours or all day***.  

          ***All rentals need to fall within BLELC operational hours of 9am - 4pm Mon-Friday and 9am - 5pm Sat-Sun.

All canoes are 17' - 2 seaters (with room for a duffer) and a mix of aluminum and plastic.  

All Kayaks are solo 10' river and lake 

The BLELC will provide paddles and PFD's if you don't have your own.

Once you fill out this Canoe Kayak Rental Form BLELC staff will review your request and send you a confirmation email with payment details.  

Please reserve at least 24 hours prior to requested rental time. We cannot guarantee we will be able to reserve a canoe if you fill out form within 24 hours of the requested rental time. 

If you are camping and rent a canoe or kayak all day and return by 10am the following morning you will only be charged for the 1 day fee. 

We have 3 rental options:

  • 1 hour for $20 per canoe/kayak
  • 2 hours for $30 per canoe/kayak
  • All day $40 per canoe/kayak (need to return by BLELC closing) 

CANOE KAYAK RENTAL FORM

Fishing

Poles $5.00/day
Tackel $2.00/day
Bait TBD

Camping

2 person tent $25.00/day
4 person tent $30.00/day

Snowshoes

For your best experience you must reserve snowshoes before your adventure. Go to this link and fill out the form and ELC staff will be in contact with you. Go out and have an awesome snowshoe adventure!

 

Snowshoe rental infographic

 

Infographic of winter trail use