Wilderness canoeing adventures…

Laketrails Base Camp has been providing wilderness canoeing and camping adventures for teens and middle school youth since 1952. The heart of our program includes a canoe trip through the Canadian waters of Lake of the Woods. Challenge yourself in the great outdoors while building friendships that last a lifetime. Join us at Laketrails for an adventure you’ll never forget!

2013 Summer Programs

Teen Wilderness Canoeing
Middle School Session*
Adult Canoe Trip

Dates & Rates

What’s happening at Laketrails

The Island in Winter

March 24, 2013

Have you ever wondered what Laketrails looks like in the winter? Base Camp is pretty peaceful during this time of year. The cabins and canoes are nestled under blankets of snow, the pathways are buried deep, and instead of campers voices raised in song, one hears only the wind shuffling through the trees and the occasional chirp of the hardy little chickadees. Snowshoes are best for traversing the island as the snow often piles up waist-deep. If you’re lucky, you might find evidence of animal life, most likely in the form of fox tracks or perhaps the slides made by [...]

Can You Cook?

January 21, 2013

Ahh, those great meals in Base Camp! Bowls full of fresh fruit, the scent of fresh bread wafting from the ovens, hot soup on a cold and rainy day, gallons of “bug juice” in the pitcher, new friends around the table… Laketrails is currently seeking a qualified cook for the 2013 summer. Applicants should have experience cooking for groups of 50 or more and will be responsible for ordering weekly food supplies. Upholding standards of health and cleanliness, supervising teens, and a fun and flexible personality are a must. The kitchen has always been a fun place on the island, and [...]

2012 Season Wrap-up

September 29, 2012

The 2012 Laketrails season was indeed a special one with many things to celebrate including our 20-year association with Eagan High School as well as celebrating 60 years of paddling on Lake of the Woods. End-of-season newsletter…