Great spring walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass fishing action on 20-mile long Birch Lake...a premier Minnesota walleye fishing lake, and a true wilderness fishing lake with no motor restrictions or permits needed to enjoy the fine fishing. River Point Resort is sited on the northern, and most private half of beautiful Birch Lake.
No other lake in the Ely area, outside of the protected Boundary Waters has the incredible amount of pristine wilderness shoreline that Birch Lake has. Discover the pleasure of viewing less shoreline development and more wilderness seclusion. Discover the smell of freshly-caught walleye as you enjoy your private fish fry in a secluded bay.
Package offered from May 10 thru May 31, 2025 and includes:
Lakefront Comfortable Cabin, Villa, or Chalet Lodging with full kitchen--Deck and Grill
16' Boat with 15 hp motor, life jackets, and boat cushions, or dockage for your personal boat
Fish Filleting, packaging and freezing
Bait (maximum of 2 dz per boat/day: choice of leeches, minnows, crawlers dependent on availability)
First Tank of Gas
Use of kayaks, paddle boats, hiking trail, and all other River Point amenities
Guides Available
Don't want a motorized boat? Substitute a canoe instead
Spring Fishing Package Rates:
2-3 persons: per person per night: $169 4 persons: per person per night: $159 5-6 persons: per person per night: $149
See their website for more information on the Spring Fishing Package.
Deal Expires
May 30, 2025
Travel Dates
May 10, 2025 to May 30, 2025
Terms and Conditions
Based on minimum 3 night rental for 2 persons. Tax, 6% service fee, fishing license, fishing rods/reels, and tackle are additional. Not applicable on previous reservations. Lodging choice dependent upon availability best suited to fulfill occupancy capacity. For example, a 3-bedroom cabin occupancy is based on 6-8 persons. smaller groups would be allocated a 1 or 2-bedoom accommodation based on availability and number of persons. Other restrictions may apply. Rates subject to change.
Romantic Minnesota Honeymoon getaway package includes welcome basket, gourmet chocolates, and a gift of a bottle of wine. Unlimited use of a 16’ boat with motor, canoes, kayaks, and four hours on a pontoon or profishing/touring boat are inclusive with this amazing Ely, MN resort package.
Rejuvenate and rekindle relationships at River Point Resort-the perfect Ely, Minnesota romantic getaway resort, and one of the perfect Minnesota resorts with incredible privacy on a mile of shoreline.
Make it even more special by enjoying each other's company without distractions or interruptions in the beauty of River Point's amazing wilderness location with exta comfort and amenities.
Perfect for a honeymoon resort destination vacation or a romantic getaway in Minnesota to celebrate anything special, a birthday, an anniversary, and more!
Want additional nights?
3 Nights - $495
4 Nights - $545
5 Nights - $590
6 Nights - $645
7 Nights - $695
Choose from the following accommodation choices:
Villas
Chalets
Riverview Vacation Home Cabin
The Point Vacation Home Cabin
Hideaway Cabin
Deal Expires
September 27, 2025
Travel Dates
May 10, 2025 to September 27, 2025
Terms and Conditions
Rates indicated are for two persons based on 2-persons maximum per accommodation.
PLEASE NOTE: Package rate is added onto the nightly or weekly rate of the accommodation selected.
Bait, fishing licenses, gas are additional. Reservations made over Ely's Blueberry Arts Festival (typically 7/25, 7/26, 7/27), are subject to a 10% surcharge, as is the Thursday night prior to the Festival start. Rate subject to MN sales tax and local tax, plus a 6% resort fee.
Designed for Minnesota walleye fishing trips that are shorter than a week…most often a 3-night or 4-night rental.
- Lakefront Comfortable Villa or Chalet Lodging with full kitchen–Deck and Grill*
- 16′ Boat with 15 hp motor, life jackets, and boat cushions, or dockage for your personal boat**
- Backrest swivel boat seats
- Fish Filleting
- Bait (maximum of 2 dz per boat/day: choice of leeches, minnows, crawlers dependent on availability)
- First Tank of Gas per boat
- Use of kayaks, paddle boats, hiking trail, and all other River Point amenities
Summer “Short Stay” Fishing Package Rates
- 2-3 persons: per person per night: $189
- 4 persons: per person per night: $179
- 5-6 persons: per person per night: $169
Don’t want a motorized boat? Substitute a canoe instead
Try your luck….Minnesota Walleye Fishing Resorts. In Ely Minnesota your best pick is River Point Resort® on Birch Lake!
Deal Expires
June 27, 2025
Travel Dates
May 31, 2025 to June 27, 2025
Terms and Conditions
*Available May 31-June 27, 2025 and based upon a minimum 3 night rental for 2 persons. Tax, 6% resort fee, fishing license, fishing rods/reels, and tackle additional.
*Not applicable on previous reservations. *Villa or Chalet lodging choice dependent upon availability best suited to fulfill occupancy capacity. For example, a two-bedroom Villa occupancy is based on 4-6 (dependent on Villa). Smaller groups would be allocated a one accommodation based on availability and number of persons Cabin lodging is not an option with this Package. Other restrictions may apply.
When renting a vacation home cabin, a cabin, villa, or chalet at River Point Resort for a minimum of four nights or more, you have the option of further experiencing the wilderness at River Point's doorstep when going on the "Taste of the North Woods", 2-Day, 1-Night canoe/camping adventure. This package offers resort guests a reduced rate to try wilderness canoe/camping. This is especially fun for families who want just a "taste" of wilderness camping and canoeing. Two great plans offered by River Point Outfitting Co.™ are available.
And, at the end of your canoe trip, enjoy a wonderful "steam" in River Point's new state of the art Finnish style sauna. Relaxing!
Option #1: Overnight in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (US camping permit required).
Option #2: Overnight on the wilderness shoreline of the South Kawishiwi River and Birch Lake, which are adjacent to the BWCA, but require no US camping permit. Due to the virtual uninhabited shoreline of these pristine waters, the same feeling of remoteness is yours to delight in, as you would experience in the Boundary Waters. With either option, you will "Paddle the Quiet Side."®
No US camping permit required with Option #2.
Includes: All equipment - aluminum canoes, paddles, life vests, tent, sleeping bags, stuff sacks, therm-a-rest sleep pads, packsacks, folding saw, gas stove, cook kit and utensils. Also included are travel maps, a pre-trip routing session and transport to your wilderness entry point (gas surcharge applies).
Two Day, One Night
Rate without food: $595 for up to 4 persons
Each Addtional Person: $95
Want us to pack the food? Add on $12 per meal per person. Typically, we pack lunch and dinner on day one, and breakfast and lunch on day two. You may select food from the River Point Outfitting Co.™ deluxe menu planner which offers many fresh entrees, as well as lightweight dehydrated food choices. Food is packed in its own food pack, and includes a kitchen camp kit (dish soap, trash bags, bar soap, scrub pads, etc.)
Want a Kevlar canoe? (lightest weight canoe) Add on $12 per person/day for either a 17' or 18' two or three seat kevlar canoe. Add on $14 per person/day for a 4-seat, 23' kevlar canoe.
Deal Expires
September 27, 2025
Travel Dates
May 10, 2025 to September 27, 2025
Terms and Conditions
Early reservations are encouraged for best BWCA permit availability Fishing license, tax, 6% resort fee, van transport fee and gas surcharge for entry points near River Point, such as #30, #31, #31, #33 are extra.
Rates subject to change without notice.
Does another snow day have you day dreaming about spring? Are you in search of a new walleye or bass hot spot? Perhaps, you really just need to get out on open water? Plan a trip to Northern Lights Lodge and Resort on Bear Island Lake and chase those winter blues away!
One (1) full day complimentary 16’ Alumna Craft Fishing Boat w/Motor
Complimentary Canoes and Kayaks
Reserve a minimum of three (3) Nights in any Cabin or Suite
Save an Additional 15% on our Lowest Available Lodging Rate
Travel Dates
February 6, 2015 to May 31, 2015
Promo Code
Bear Island Lake Explorer
Terms and Conditions
Offer valid on new reservations only through 06/05/15.
