Central Minnesota Resorts and Lodges with Canoeing and Paddling

An Upscale Resort, A Lifelong Experience...

Half Moon Trail Resort is an upscale family resort and a fulfilling experience for all ages. The resort combines visually stunning gardens and lawn areas, fully-equipped lodge style accommodations, its own beach on crystal-clear Boot Lake and ever-changing activities for a family getaway that you have never even imagined. The fun starts at the lodge, with its game room and snack bar; it’s the center of thrilling planned family activities, many invented by the resort staff. The family that owns Half Moon Trail are not only on site – they’re participating along with you! All around the resort you’ll find golf, museums and more; return to a gorgeous modern cabin with all the amenities. Learn More...

Welcome to a True Family Lake-side Resort on Leech Lake.

Come experience and enjoy nature as it is meant to be at Acorn Hill Resort! Secluded far from city life, Acorn Hill Resort lets you enjoy a peaceful and beautiful environment. Aside from our well-known fishing, many other activities are located on the property: kayaking, water trampoline/slide, playground, game room, beach and pool swimming. Fall and winter offers hunting, ice fishing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. Year round attractions include hiking, casinos, shopping, and museums. Enjoy newly decorated cabins with hardwood floors, complete kitchens, satellite TV, and views of Trader’s Bay. Acorn Hill Resort celebrates the pure fun of central Minnesota! Learn More...

Where 'Up North at the Lake' can still be found!

Experience the excitement of an "Up North at the Lake" trip of days past at Waldheim Resort! Fresh air and tall pines greet you as you escape from the fast pace of everyday life to the refreshing Waldheim Resort. This family-friendly resort gives you the chance to connect with nature with spectacular hiking or biking. Enjoy area shopping, try one of the tasty restaurants or visit one of eight golf courses in the area. Swimming, boating and fishing are right onsite! The resort’s cabins rest along the lake’s waterfront, offering amazing views of the area. Tucked onto the shores of Big Pine Lakes, Waldheim Resort is where you and your family can get away to relax and enjoy the quiet. Learn More...

Drum Circles for Kids, Massage for Mom, and Trophy Walleye for Dad!

Crow Wing Crest Lodge is Northern Minnesota’s gathering place for families. With tons of scheduled family activities and a big sandy beach, the lodge has fun for everyone on their thirty-three acres of woods. There are nineteen cabins, two campsites, playgrounds and a Historic Lodge built in 1898, with game rooms, free wireless Internet and snack bar. Enjoy holistic activities such as on-site reflexology, aromatherapy and a lakeside sauna; endless kid’s activities include movie nights, fishing contests, luaus and many, many more. Between Itasca State Park and Leech Lake, this resort is fantastically located smack dab in the heart of the Northwoods! Learn More...

In the Heart of Chippewa National Forest …

Situated on beautiful Leech Lake, Hiawatha Beach Resort is an ideal Northwoods retreat for families. The resort rests along a calm bay sheltered by towering trees. It is a place where friends and families can come together to fish, swim and relax. Here the kids can join in daily supervised activities. Dad can attend fishing seminars to cast for walleye, northern and muskie. And mom can lounge by the indoor pool and spa. Get everyone together to bike the Paul Bunyan Trail, which transforms into a snowmobiling playground come winter. New lodge rooms and suites range from one to eight bedrooms with full kitchens and balconies, while cottages are spread out for privacy with gorgeous lake views. Learn More...

Welcome to your next great getaway in the cabins of this wooded haven on crystal clear Boot Lake. For 24 years, Fun-Ta-Boot has been showing guests what makes northern Minnesota the ultimate family destination! Upscale cabins tucked within soaring pine trees provide calm seclusion on the shores of Boot Lake. Weekly family activities, pontoons, and kayaks are just the start of the fun. Spend your days on the 2 1/2 miles of groomed hiking trails around the property, or playing volleyball in the sand. Only minutes away is Itasca State Park and the headwaters of the Mississippi River. You can also enjoy easy access to championship golf and plenty of unique shops! Learn More...

This Ideal Minnesota Resort is What Dreams are Made of!

Welcome to Isle O’ Dreams Lodge, your getaway to vacation bliss. Situated on a peninsula that extends into the beautiful water on Bad Axe Lake, you’ll have the best lakeside location imaginable. Take in the beauty and serenity of your surroundings amidst towering Norway Pines and peaceful lake views. Enjoy the heated swimming pool or jump into the crystal clear lake. Fish, fine tune your skills on the putting green, canoe or simply lounge on the sun lover’s patio. Your hosts arrange family and kids activities to make your vacation as unforgettable as it is convenient. Leave your worries at home as you kick back at this gorgeous lakeside haven! Learn More...