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Silver Rapids Lodge
459 Kawishiwi TrailEly, MN 55731
About
Silver Rapids Lodge is located in the heart of the Superior National Forest on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area with access to a chain of 4 lakes. Just 4 miles outside of Ely, Silver Rapids offers year round accommodations with lakeside cabins, motel suites, and campground with a bar and restaurant on the property. Fireplaces, sauna, decks, private fire pits, boat rentals, beach, banquet facilities, gas and laundry are just some of the amenities we have to offer.
Silver Rapids Lodge is located in the heart of Minnesota's Superior National Forest at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. We are one of the most historic lodges in the area, established in 1919. Located just 4 miles outside of Ely, Silver Rapids offers year round accommodations with lakeside cabins, hotel suites and a campground. Fireplaces, whirlpools, sauna, decks, private firepits, hiking trails, beach, banquet facility, gas, laundry, boats, pontoons, and direct access to the BWCA are just some of the amenities you will find at Silver Rapids Lodge. Stay with us and enjoy some of the best trophy fishing in the area with your choice of species. Enjoy our spectacular view from Lookout Mountain. Hike or ski our private trails, snowmobile right from our door or just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Dates
Lodge, bar and restaurant open year round, times may vary by season, please call to confirm.Rates
Rates vary depending on season.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- High-speed Internet available
- Laundry facilities
- Located on a lake or river
- Lounge/bar/tavern on-site
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- WiFi
On-Site Recreation
- Bike trail
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Cross-country ski rental
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Dock space/slips/mooring buoys
- Fishing boat motors available
- Fishing boats available
- Fishing guides available
- Fishing launches/charters
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Playground
- Pontoon boat(s) available
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Snowshoes available
- Swimming beach
Indoor Lodging Amenities
- Air conditioned units available
- Bridal suite(s)
- Discount packages mid-week
- Discount packages on weekends
- Fireplace in room(s)
- Kitchen/kitchenette(s)
- Pets allowed in indoor unit(s)
- Secluded individual cabin(s) or unit(s)
- Whirlpool in room(s)
Group Accommodations
- Accommodations for tour groups of 40 or more
- Unit(s) that accommodate groups of 10+ people
Resort Plans
- Housekeeping (self catering)
Lodging Capacity
- Number of cabins: 12
- Number of cabins available in winter: 7
- Number of hotel/motel rooms: 11
- Total indoor lodging units available in winter: 19
- Total number of indoor lodging units: 23
Number/Type of Campsites
- Number of RV/trailer-only sites: 35
- Total number of campsites: 35
Campground Features
- 50 amp
- Camping accessible to people with disabilities
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Group camp facilities
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Sewer
- Water
Campground Type
- Private Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily rental available
- Daily site rental
- Extended stay facility
- Seasonal site rental
- Split weeks available
- Weekend rental available
- Weekly rental available
Meetings & Conferences
- Banquet facilities maximum capacity: 175
- Facility accommodates meetings for 30 or more
- Meeting/convention facilities maximum capacity: 100
- Number of meeting rooms: 3
- On-site catering required