Central Minnesota Resorts and Lodges with Canoeing and Paddling

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...

Spirit of the North Resort – where your vacation dreams become more than your daydreams. Situated on Northern Minnesota’s Leech Lake, this Walker resort is your ideal Northwoods’ fishing destination. A protected harbor awaits your boat while the rippling lake waters teeming with muskie, walleye and bass await your hook! Here, families big and small will find a pine-log cabin that fits them, like the two-bedroom Raccoon Retreat or the whopping eight-bedroom Moose cabin. Fishing packages are a must for dedicated anglers, while paddleboats and kayaks provide water fun for everyone! And don’t forget to explore the hiking trails at the nearby Itasca State Park. Learn More...

Dreams are Made on this Pristine Northern Minnesota Isle!

Isle O’ Dreams Lodge lies in a lush land of quiet fascination with unlimited possibilities for fun! On a narrow peninsula jutting into Bad Axe Lake, Isle O’ Dreams Lodge is more than a good Minnesota resort – its grandeur is unparalleled. Take in the serenity of a dense march of Norway Pines and island vistas. Enjoy the heated swimming pool or jump into the crystal clear lake! Fine tune your skills on the putting green, have a boating bash or simply lounge on the sun lover’s patio. And the fishing is amazing – you may snag your biggest northern pike yet! Clean, modern lakefront cabins feature new carpeting, fully-equipped kitchens and more. This is a Minnesota lake vacation redefined! 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...

Welcome to your next great getaway in the cabins of this wooded haven on crystal clear Boot Lake. For 25 years, Fun-Ta-Boot has been defining and redefining the ultimate northern Minnesota family destination! Upscale cabins tucked among 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! Unwind on two-and-a-half miles of groomed hiking trails around the property. Play some volleyball on the safe, sandy beach. Trophy walleye thrive in Boot Lake. Itasca State Park and the headwaters of the Mississippi River are minutes away, plus access to championship golf and plenty of unique shops! 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...