Looking for a Minnesota family resort? Minnesota resorts are known for their history, scenic views and friendly service. If you like the outdoors, you’ll love spending your next vacation at one of our Grand Rapids area resorts. The town of Grand Rapids is located in a stunning outdoor wonderland of dense forests famous for its stunning fall colors. With the incredible lake views and natural beauty, Grand Rapids has become one of the premier vacation destinations in Minnesota.
Grand Rapids offers your family a wide range of vacation options including full service golf resorts with every imaginable amenity, northwoods luxury townhouses, up north style log vacation homes, and modern traditional lakeside fishing and family resorts that will remind you of vacations you took as a child with your family.
Sugar Lake. Where you can see the fish and the fish can see you.
Let the games begin.
It’s true, Sugar Lake has a clarity rating of 26 feet and the locals know better then to fish it on a sunny day. Sugar Lake is a very special lake in that it is only 1 of 4 in the state that truly looks like the Caribbean. The lake is spring fed, has a sand bottom and is almost void of any weeds.
The Lake isn’t the only reason to visit Sugar Lake Lodge, but it certainly should be one of them in addition to our on-site golf course, many activities, dining and true Northern Minnesota Resort Experience.
Amenities Include
• SugarBrooke G.C.: our18 Hole Championship Course
• Lake and Golf view accommodations
• Otis’s Grill & Bar
• Sandy Beach
• Heated outdoor pool with great view of Sugar Lake
• Planned Activities
• Conference Center
Buckhorn on Caribou LakeBuckhorn on Caribou LakeLake Homes / Resorts
Come stay at one of three beautifully hand-crafted log lodges available year round at Caribou Lake. Each has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a sauna. Perfect for family gatherings! Log homes come equipped with a full kitchen, stone fireplace, yard, private docks and swimming area. Also available are two seasonal one and two bedroom cottages original to Buckhorn Camp. Cabins are amply spaced in the pines along 1100 feet of pristine lakeshore on the clearest lake in Minnesota (38 feet of clarity!). On site amenities include lakeside wood-burning Finnish sauna, canoes, rowboats, paddle boats and a pontoon that is available for rent on a daily basis.
Located 23 miles north of Grand Rapids in the Chippewa National Forest near the Laurentian Divide and Soumi Hills trails. Hiking and bike trails on property, snowmobile trails accessible from cabins, Nordic ski trails within minutes of the resort for winter recreation. Open year round. Escape to peace and beauty! Unplug and get back to the peaceful sounds of nature at Caribou Lake, located on 40 acres surrounded by national forest – find a true getaway on the clearest natural lake in Minnesota.
Over 50 years as a small family-run resort. Offering 5 clean, 2 bedroom modern housekeeping cabins with all the amenities of home nestled amongst beautiful towering birch and pines. Located just 5 minutes south of Grand Rapids on Pokegama Lake. All cabins are fully furnished with modern bathrooms, fully outfitted kitchens, cable TV and Wi-Fi internet access, and A/C available upon request.
You can enjoy fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboats, swimming, and relaxing on our sandy beach. Travel by boat to lakeside dining just down the shore. Boats, motor and pontoons rentals are available on site. For those who enjoy fishing, Pokegama Lake will provide some of the best fishing the area has to offer. One can choose from a wide variety of species including walleye, northern pike, small and large mouth bass, crappie, perch and sunfish.
Winter activities include snowmobiling, ice fishing, dog sledding, and skiing. A variety of ice fishing equipment is available for rent including portable ice shelters. Located on the well maintained Itasca Driftskippers snowmobile trail. Snowmobiles are available for rent in town and can be delivered to you here at the resort. Non-smoking cabins. Pet friendly resort.
Cedarwild ResortCedarwild ResortResorts
Address35951 County Road 238Deer RiverMN56636workPhone:218-246-8680homeEmail:INTERNET
Cedarwild Resort, just 17 miles north of Grand Rapids, lies peacefully in a beautiful 40- acre setting between two great fishing lakes. Moose Lake, 1265 acres, and Little Moose Lake, 170 acres, provide handy access to wide variety of great fishing enjoyment. Crappie, Bluegill, Walleye and Bass are waiting to get pulled in and the larger northern pike and Muskies are waiting to pull you in. It’s fun for all whether you like the big or the smaller lake.
Back on land, the whole family can get easily and joyfully involved with so much to do. Cedarwild has hiking trails, game room, canoe, paddle boat, kayak, sauna, vollyball, horsehoes, and playground area. 500 feet of docks on the two lakes provide lots of boat space and nice areas to lounge, read, or just soak up the ambience.
Our heated in-ground swimming pool was converted to a salt-water pool last year with great success. It’s a very healthy environment; easy on eyes, skin and hair.
All cabins have fully equipped kitchens and comfy beds. Roomy screened porches on all cabins are very popular as guests can be close to nature in all weather conditions and they’re great for all that stuff you don’t really want to take into the cabin. Our small store/office always has basic groceries, ice cream treats, Cedarwild logowear and big smiles.
Seagren’s Pokegama Lodge is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood and is one of only a few lodging businesses on Pokegama Lake. The main house functions as a B&B with five different sleeping rooms and we also have two 2-bedroom cabins located next door.
B&B rooms can be divided as a main floor 2 bedroom rental unit, or a lower level 3 bedroom rental unit which is great for family outings. All rooms have lake views.
The two 2-bedroom housekeeping cabins can be rented by the week during the summer months or as available. Both cabins have beautiful lake views.
Pokegama Lake is a beautiful place to spend your time away. The lake offers good fishing and recreational opportunities, and you can travel by boat to lakeside dining. The sugar sand beach is tempting to young and old, and fish can be caught right off the end of the dock.
Loon Point ResortLoon Point ResortResorts
Address51898 County Road 310BigforkMN56628workToll Free:800-542-1470workPhone:218-245-1470homeEmail:INTERNET
Forget the demands of everyday life and enjoy a true Northwoods vacation experience at the only resort on beautiful Wasson Lake. Located only 35 miles northeast of Grand Rapids, Wasson is an exceptionally scenic lake with no public boat access. It’s noted for largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, crappie and bluegill. Loon Point Resort is situated on 42 acres of forestland and is the perfect setting to connect with what is important to YOU. Choose from nine distinctive cabins, including new 3 and 4 bedroom full-log cabin or a privately situated 1,800 sq. ft. 4 bedroom lake home – all with A/C, fireplace, TV/DVD and dishwasher. Or choose a traditional 2 or 3 bedroom cabin. Regardless of your choice, each cabin will provide you with that special Northwoods charm and offer the amenities you want to make your stay comfortable and worry free. All cabins have a screened porch and Weber grill. Complimentary amenities for all resort guests include kayaks, stand-up paddling boards, canoes, catamaran sailboat, Rave water trampoline, paddleboat, sandy beach with fire pit, playground and hiking trails. The lodge includes a pool table, foosball and a lending library of books, games and puzzles. Boats, motors, pontoon, and bikes are available to rent. For winter fun, there is direct access to some of the best groomed snowmobile trails in the area as well as a variety of cross-country ski trails in the vicinity.
Pine Acres ResortPine Acres ResortResorts
Address29604 State Highway 38 NorthGrand RapidsMN55744workPhone:218-326-2082homeEmail:INTERNET
Come visit the only resort on beautiful Prairie Lake for a stress-free and restful family vacation. At Pine Acres Resort, our mission is to provide a family vacation hot spot that is based on old fashion family values. This Minnesota resort is beautifully secluded among 13 acres of tall, majestic pines on the Scenic Byway, yet ideally located within a short distance of many modern conveniences such as shopping, dining and all the local attractions. For the business person who tends to do business while away, this resort has wireless high speed internet available free of charge as well as an “Internet Café” outside to enjoy the sun while electronically communicating. Pine Acres Resort offers five lake-front cabins nestled close to shore on well-maintained grounds. All cabins are clean, cozy, have modern bathrooms, fully furnished kitchens equipped with full size appliances, microwaves, coffee makers, toasters and the bed linens are provided. A centrally located store on-site sells wood, t-shirts, candy and ice cream, as well as gas. The recreational area offers something for everyone; game room, horseshoes, tetherball, yard games and not to mention the playground area for the little tikes.
Wildwood is a year round family vacation resort located on Bass Lake near Grand Rapids, Minnesota. We focus on ensuring that all our guests enjoy a fun-filled, relaxing family vacation. T here are a wide variety of activities and adventures to experience with your entire family: fishing, swimming, and boating in the summer; hiking, bicycling and fall color tours in the fall; and snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. Even in early spring, an escape to a Wildwood Resort cabin will help you rejuvenate and re-energize.
Our Minnesota family resort offers 9 lakeside cabins all at lake-level with knotty pine interiors, fully furnished kitchens, modern bathrooms and convenient amenities. Five of our nine offerings are brand new luxury “lodges”. These cabins feature gorgeous lake views, knotty pine interiors, fully-furnished kitchens, modern bathrooms, and amenities such as air conditioning, fireplace, cable TV, automatic dishwasher and gas grill. These large cabins are ideal for Minnesota family reunions. The large windows that face Bass Lake provide an amazing view and each has its own patio where you can sit and visit with family and friends, or even barbeque. You’re not going to want to leave.
At Wildwood, we strive to carry on the traditions of unparalleled customer service an exceptional value that have made ours a leading family vacation resort since the 1930s. Our location is peaceful and serene, yet we are close to Grand Rapids, MN, where shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities are plentiful. Our location is also idea for winter recreation with direct access to the county-wide snowmobile trails system and easy proximity to 19 outstanding X-C ski trails. We cater to folks looking for family vacations, and all sorts of winter vacations in Minnesota. Whether you’re looking for a spring, summer, winter, or fall vacation, we invite you to make your next reservations here at Wildwood. Visit our site above, or call us toll free.
Lake: Bass Lake
Number of Units: 9 cabins
Taxes: 6.5% sales tax, 3% lodging surcharge
A classic year round, northern Minnesota resort on the shores of Bowstring Lake. 13 vacation cabins with full kitchens and ample dock space at the 160-foot fishing dock. Resort amenities include heated outdoor pool and sun deck, lodging with games, book, and snacks, on-site laundry facilities, large children’s playground and kayaks.
Bowstring Lake has long been a favorite year round fishing destination for anglers in search of walleye, crappie, perch and northern pike. Boat rentals, bait and gas are available on-site. Bowstring Shores is located northwest of Grand Rapids in the Chippewa National Forest and is close to snowmobiling and cross-country ski trails for winter enjoyment.
Relax and enjoy beautiful northern Minnesota at the only 4-season resort and campground on Big Jessie Lake. Offering 7 large cabins (ranging from studio to 5 bedrooms) and an RV Park, Jessie View Resort is located 32 miles northwest of Grand Rapids in the Chippewa National Forest.
Cabins include two new 3 and 5 bedroom lakeside cabins that sleep 8-14 people each and offer extra amenities like fireplaces, 3-season porches, 2 full baths, dishwasher, TV with satellite service, A/C and much more. All cabins offer the choice of single beds or king beds to accommodate the changing needs of vacationers each season. The resort is the perfect location for family reunions, family vacations, groups or singles sportspersons or a combination of all the above.
Known for its walleye, Jessie Lake also has abundant populations of northern pike, crappies, sunfish, perch and small and large mouth bass. This medium-size lake is over 65% undeveloped providing excellent fishing and wildlife viewing. The resort amenities include a sandy beach, dock slips, boat landing, pontoon and boat rentals, paddleboats, campground showers, laundry and gift shop. Cabins are winterized and open 4 seasons. Access to groomed snowmobile trails. Campground and recreation building is open May 1 -October 15 each summer season.
Hidden Haven is a year-round, family-oriented, pet-friendly resort in the heart of northern Minnesota just outside of Grand Rapids in beautiful Itasca County. Our 13 fully modern, log-sided cabins are situated on 30 heavily wooded acres and offer the finest in “at the lake” accommodations. All of our cabins are fully equipped for housekeeping with everything you will need for your stay – right down to the corkscrew! All of our cabins feature cable TV and some even feature amenities such as air conditioning, dishwashers and fireplaces.
Kids will love building sand castles on our 350′ sand beach and swimming and chasing minnows in our crystal clear water. At Hidden Haven our guests have free use of our paddleboats, kayaks, canoe and hydrobike. Our large gently sloping front yard is the perfect place for a volleyball or bean bag game and the playground area and game room are sure to be a hit with the youngsters.
Fishing on Bass Lake is fantastic! Whether you are chasing walleyes, northern pike, largemouth or smallmouth bass, jumbo perch or the BIG bluegills Bass Lake is know for, we have you covered. With over 10% of the lakes in Minnesota located right here in Itasca County, we are a great central base for exploring all of the great fishing opportunities our area has to offer. So whether you are a serious fisherman or just want to swim, sunbathe or generally relax, Hidden Haven Resort is the perfect location to unwind, re-energize and reconnect with family and friends. Located only 12 miles from downtown Grand Rapids, we are only minutes from dining, shopping, museums and other attractions. Call or visit our website for more information and availability.
Lake: Big Bass Lake
Number of Units: 13 cabins
Taxes: 6.875% sales tax, 3% lodging tax
Moose Lake ResortMoose Lake ResortResorts
Address36712 County Road 248Deer RiverMN56636workPhone:218-246-8675homeEmail:INTERNET
Moose Lake Resort is located 20 miles north of Grand Rapids (and 10 miles from Deer River) on Moose Lake. The resort features 12 cabins nicely spaced along 1200 feet of shoreline, and 40 acres of land. Cabins include either two or three bedrooms, and most are located within 20 feet of the shoreline for easy lake access and beautiful water views.
Cabins have completely furnished kitchens including microwaves, pots & pans, dishes, utensils, drip coffee maker, toaster, and televisions. Each cabin also has a picnic table and charcoal grill outside. All cabins are non-smoking. Open May – October; rates vary according to season. One cabin is open and available for winter vacations.
Moose Lake is an exceptionally clean 1200 acre lake and is known for its muskie, walleye, jumbo perch and pan fish. Many other area lakes are located within close proximity, so there are always new lakes to try. Each cabin includes the use of one dock space for your boat. The three large docks provide ample boat space, and launch service is available. Fishing and pontoon boat rentals are available. Guests may access free use of life jackets, canoes, paddleboats, kayaks and dock electricity for their boat electronics.
Light groceries, snacks and gift items are available in the on-site store. Live bait, gas, lake maps, free fish wrapping, freezer service on site. Some dogs allowed with prior arrangement for an additional charge. Additional charge for day visitors ensures our full-time guests get the privacy and attention they expect in a Minnesota resort vacation. In order to provide all guests with the relaxing experience they desire, jet skis, dirt bike, motorcycles, and ATV’s of any kind are not allowed on the resort property or shoreline.
