Best paddling near Ely

4 paddle runs · 4 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Ely, Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 4 of 4 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
W⛰
Wolf Bay Of Lake Vermilion To Section 26, T65N, R17W
#1 Wolf Bay Of Lake Vermilion To Section 26, T65N, R17W Good
40.1 mi away
· 350 cfs · in range (300-1,000)· Falling -5% / 24h· Cold day · 42°F
The Whitewater River Run from Wolf Bay of Lake Vermilion to Section 26, T65N, R17W in Minnesota is a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
S⛰
Section 31, T66N, R17W To Crane Lake
#2 Section 31, T66N, R17W To Crane Lake Good
44.7 mi away
· 350 cfs · in range (300-1,000)· Falling -5% / 24h· Cold day · 42°F
The Whitewater River Run in Minnesota covers a distance of around 15 miles from Section 31, T66N, R17W to Crane Lake. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
S⛰
Section 26, T65N, R17W To Section 31, T66N, R17W
#3 Section 26, T65N, R17W To Section 31, T66N, R17W Good
44.9 mi away
· 350 cfs · in range (300-1,000)· Falling -5% / 24h· Cold day · 42°F
The Whitewater River run in Minnesota spans from Section 26, T65N, R17W to Section 31, T66N, R17W. The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of river is between 150 and 800…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
N⛰
North Temperance Lake In T63N, R4W To Bwcaw Boundary In T62N, R4W
#4 North Temperance Lake In T63N, R4W To Bwcaw Boundary In T62N, R4W
40.0 mi away
. Unfortunately, the information provided in the prompt is incorrect. The Whitewater River is not located in the state of Iowa, but rather in southeastern Minnesota. The run…
Why 65: resort size & terrain
65Top-rated

Paddling near Ely

The Ely area has 4 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best paddling near Ely

How are these paddle runs ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

More paddling in Minnesota

All Minnesota paddle runs →