Overnight Paddling & Camping Trips
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to paddle & camp along the Mississippi River?
Join us for the epic experience of camping on the Mississippi River. Post up camp on a sand dune, explore extensive backwater sloughs, and even paddle through a Lock & Dam - the options are endless on your camping trip! We personalize this tour for each group and we fully outfit your adventure with camping gear and food included. Check out the itinerary below.
Starting at $450 per person per night we are offering 1 or 2 night trips down the Mississippi River and surrounding tributaries for up to 6 guests per trip. We will supply the camping gear, paddling equipment, and food.
Contact us to inquire about 2024 season availability. All skill and experience levels are welcome.
Broken Paddle Guide, Drew Savage, will be the leader of your crew on the route you desire. Drew has been a guide at Broken Paddle for four seasons. He paddled the entire Mississippi River from Source to Sea in 2023 and has backpacked thousands of miles across the country. His experience paddle camping will shine and he is eager to help with all of your camping inquiries.
Itinerary
2 days / 1 night
Ella landing to West Newton landing
24 miles total
6-8 hours of active paddling over 2 days
We will launch from Ella, Wisconsin on the Chippewa River. Over the first 10 miles of our paddle we will enjoy excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as we float to the confluence of the Mississippi River and Chippewa River where we will set up camp on a sand bar. Here we will cook our dinner over a glowing fire as we observe the mighty Mississippi from its shore. After a night’s rest in our tents we will cook breakfast over the fire and commence our day downstream. After about 2-3 hours of paddling we will arrive at Lock and Dam #4. Here we will undergo a safe passage through the impressive lock structure. Shortly after passing through the Lock, we will stop in Alma, WI for lunch. Following lunch we will launch from Alma and paddle another 5 miles to our extraction point on the Minnesota side where we will be shuttled back to Wabasha.
Day 1
Day 2
3 days / 2 nights
Ella landing to Bass Camp
36 miles total
12-16 hours of active paddling over 3 days
We will follow the same itinerary as the 2 day trip however we add an additional camp site, 12 extra miles and another Lock and Dam. Three days is a perfect amount of time to immerse yourself outside. Bring a fishing pole or binoculars to take your experience to the next level and be prepared to soak up the sunset and gaze at the stars from your campsites.
Day 3