Department of Campus Recreation
Located at: 220 19th Street NE
on the BSU Campus
OPC Boathouse Located at: Diamond Point Park
Gillett Recreation-Fitness Center:
Phone: (218) 755-4135
Fax: (218) 755-4363
OPC:
Phone: (218) 755-2999
Fax: (218) 755-4363
Mailing Address:
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE #29
Bemidji, MN 56601-2907
Look no further than the Outdoor Program Center when planning your upcoming camping and/or boating excursion! We've got equipment to fit your needs including our heavy duty canoe trailer, canoes, kayaks, tents, sleeping bags, and back packs just to name a few. Swing by our new location in Diamond Point Park this summer to ask about one of our vessels and take to Lake Bemidji from right out our front doors!
| Canoes & Kayaks* | Hour | Overnight | 3 Days | 7 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe with 2 paddles and PFDs | $5 | $25 | $45 | $75 |
| Touring Kayak (single) | $5 | $25 | $45 | $75 |
| Open Deck Kayak | $5 | $25 | $45 | $75 |
| PFD, Wetsuit & Sprayjacket | - | $5 | $8 | $10 |
| Heavy Duty Canoe Trailer | - | $45 | $75 | $100 |
| Car Topping Kit |
- | $5 | $5 | $10 |
| Trailer/Shuttle Driving | $30 | - | - | - |
*To rent kayaks you must complete the OPC's 3-hour Kayak Safety Course.
| Sailing | Hour | Overnight | 3 Days | 7 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfish sailboat pass for 2 | $5 | - | - | - |
| Hunter JY15 pass for 4) | $8 | - | - | - |
| Cruising Sailboat pass for 6 | $20 | - | - | - |
| Sailboard Windsurfer | $5 | - | - | - |
| Pontoon | Hour | Overnight | 3 Days | 7 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontoon with Driver/Gas | $50 | $200 (all day) | - | - |
| Mountain Bikes/Climbing Gear | Hour | Overnight | 3 Days | 7 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike/helmet* | $5 | $25 | $45 | $75 |
| Climbing harness and helmet* | - | - | $10 | $20 |
*Wearing provided helmet is required.
| Tents | Hour | Overnight | 3 Days | 7 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-person tent | - | $15 | $20 | $40 |
| Nylon Tarp | - | $5 | $15 | $25 |
| Packs & Sleeping Bags | Hour | Overnight | 3 Days | 7 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal frame backpack | - | $5 | $10 | $15 |
| Duluth Pack | - | $4 | $8 | $10 |
| 3-season sleeping bag | - | $4 | $8 | $15 |
| Winter sleeping bag (-20 degrees F) | - | $4 | $8 | $15 |
| Sleeping Pad | - | $2 | $2 | $4 |
| Camping Equipment | Hour | Overnight | 3 Days | 7 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-person, 2-piece kettle set | - | $5 | $10 | $15 |
| Primus LP canister stove | - | $5 | $10 | $15 |
| Basic first aid kit | - | $2 | $6 | $8 |
| Rain jacket | - | $2 | $6 | $8 |
| Compass | - | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Winter Gear | Hour | Overnight | 3 Days | 7 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowshoes | - | $5 | $10 | $15 |
| Touring XC ski package | - | $5 | $10 | $15 |
| Auger, rods, scoop, bucket | - | $5 | $10 | $20 |
| Ice fishing clam shelter | - | $10 | $25 | $30 |