YBC - Silver Rapids

218-503-3074 | 459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN 55731

YBC Silver Rapids at Silver Rapids Lodge

218-365-5020 | 459 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN 55731

Welcome to our YBC Silver Rapids location!

Excursions

While Ely may be called the End of the Road, it is certainly the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is home to world renown dining, lodging and shopping making for an impressive last stop before heading out into the BWCA. If you are coming for a summer visit, Ely offers some of the best fishing, hiking and fat tire/mountain biking trails in northern MN. You could also take a guided fishing trip, or guided wildlife tour. A winter visit could find you learning how to snowshoe, cross country skiing, or taking a guided dog sled trip. Some other must-see attractions include, the North American Bear Center, the International Wolf Center, the Dorothy Molter Museum, Sibley Mine Tours, Pillow Rock and the Hegman Lake pictographs. It’s easy to fill a weekend with adventure in Ely, MN.

  • Members and renters can initially park and check-in at the front entrance of Silver Rapids Lodge. Our docks are located just to the east of the main entrance, down the hill. At certain times, the renter and member may need to move car after checking in and park at our overflow gravel lot 50 yards to the west of the main entrance. Staff will help direct to over flow parking.

  • Gas: Gas is available to the public.

    Rental and member boat reservations will come with a full tank of gas. This is separate from the boat rental cost and you will be charged for the fuel you use on your trip upon your return.

For a complete list of dining, lodging, and shopping options in Ely, visit www.ely.org.

Ely Partners

  • Timber Trail Lodge

    MEMBERS GET 10% OFF LODGING!

    Exclusions may apply, contact Timber Trail Lodge for more information.

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  • Polaris Adventures

    MEMBERS GET 50% OFF SNOWMOBILE AND UTV/SIDE X SIDE RENTALS!

    Exclusions may apply, contact Clean Lakes MN for more information.

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  • Surly Brewing Co.

    MEMBERS GET 20% OFF SURLY'S RETAIL STORE!

    Exclusions may apply, contact Surly Brewing for more information.

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