This review is mainly about The Lost 40. An ancient hardwood forest that was somehow missed or…read moreforgotten during the era of the lumber barons in the late 19th century. One theory is the winters were so severe the lumberjacks gave up and deserted the project. This saves a valuable piece of land for us to enjoy whether you are a tree hugger or not. The short trail is signed explaining the types of trees and foliage in the area. I believe in Minnesota less than 2% of forested land remains as hardwoods which covered the state up to the prairie. The area of the Chippewa has camping and not much in amenities as it's not a state park and is recommended for the serious rugged camper.

I loved camping here in the cass lake loop. I can still close my eyes and hear the waves crashing…read moreon the shore. The campsite was not too far from the water, so we just pulled our kayaks on the beach overnight and we dragged our reclining lawn chairs out to the beach too. The paddling was fantastic -- especially as the water had waves (I love a little tiny bit of adventure to paddling around a lake and this one had some nice waves). There were a lot of people here but we really did feel secluded. I also love camping in national forests because its okay to burn any wood that is down on the ground, so we didn't need to buy firewood, I just collected a bunch of downed limbs and got to work snapping them down to burnable size. I would recommend it!

After staying at Spider Shores Resort for well over 30 years, and 3 different owners, I feel…read morequalified to say that the new owners have done an excellent job of turning the resort around with so many improvements! Rachel and Travis really are the owners that care about making this a place that people love to visit and return again and again. During the years we have stayed here, there have been many regulars that have not returned and I know one problem has been with the previous owner. Now is the time to give it another try and I am sure you will be more than happy with the "New Spider Shores". We have just returned from our recent stay and I have to admit that this has been probably the best stay in a long time. Even all the little improvements have not gone unnoticed. One important thing Travis told me that I feel tells a lot about the direction of the resort. He said "it is only going to get better" and I think that says it all. For us, we like the setting and the lake itself and it just adds so much having owners like Rachel and Travis. We wish them a ton of success in this new adventure!

Great fishing resort! Be clear it's deep in the woods 25 minutes from the closest store. That…read morebeing said the fishing is great the scenery spectacular and the cabins are clean. A real deal family owned place that provides great service but leaves you alone to enjoy your time in the Chippewa National Forest.

This is a great little MN lake resort. With just a few cabins and some RV parking spots it is nice…read more It has a huge play area full of sand for kids. The cabins are clean and well kept. No outhouses like when I was a kid :) The location is terrific being only 10-15 minutes from Grand Rapids. The lake was very nice and seemed pretty quiet (in June at least). We did not do any fishing, but the neighbors seemed to do pretty well. The owners do everything and take pride in their property. This is definitely a great place to bring the family.

Just stayed there. Very disappointed. Appears to have been neglected for a long time. Docks in…read morethe harbor are dangerous. Entire sections are missing with remnants of old posts sticking up out of the water. Walkways that tilt at a 30 degree angle. No AC unit in the cabin. Couldn't open a window because the screens were broken on most of the windows and the windows wouldn't stay up. Hot as heck in the cabin the first two nights. Killed about 10 hornets inside our cabin. Three or four a day. Don't know how they were getting in. Charged us for 3 dozen shiners and we only bought one. Tried to bill us for 4 nights when we were only there for 3. Nope. Won't be back.

love this place. great harbor and landing protected from the wind. fishing is good pretty much all…read moreyear long , right out side the harbor. reasonably priced fishing resort, that offers world class walleye fishing to average Joe. The 3 of us in my boat on opener, caught and released over 20 walleyes that were over 23 inches.

Our family has been staying at this resort yearly for the past decade. We keep coming back since…read morethe resort meets all of our needs. The owners are always helpful and very friendly! The resort is a little drive from town so it is the perfect place to relax and recharge. The cabins are clean and come equipped with the essentials for a comfortable stay. The lake is well stocked with fish but if they are sparse a day of your stay then the views are worth it!

We have stayed here every year for over 10 years now. Same week every year. The cabins are…read morebeautiful and always very clean. The owners are the best....not just saying that...they are down to earth people who are there to make sure you are comfortable and have the best time that you can. Fishing on the lake is great and you always feel like you are right at home.

This place was so awful. Never stay here. Me and my family wanted to have a nice weekend before…read moreschool starts in 2 weeks but NO. When we got there I knew we were not gonna have fun. The first cabin we stayed in there was tiny and there was no WiFi. The shower was literally yellow. We booked this place not ever going to the area. It was so sketchy I couldn't step out of the cabin without being scared to get shot. There was dirt everywhere the"beach" was gross and weedy. The "resort" doesn't even supply blankets! The TV was the size of ant man and had no good channels. We switched to a bigger cabin the next day and it wasn't any better. It was the same thing just an extra bedroom. There was nothing to eat around there and the kitchens were very small. The only fun thing we did was play catch with my sister with a baseball but what was more fun was playing catch with a cantaloupe! THE WORST PART WAS THE POOL! It was in a barn!? It smelt like rotten cheese and was tinted yellow! Ok, that's it long story short dont go here if you dont like camping. Ok I'm done.

Sunset Cove Resort is a wonderful place for a family vacation. We were looking for a classic…read moreMinnesota resort getaway and found it at Sunset Cove. Great fishing, friendly staff and cozy cabins. Our kids had a blast. I would definitely recommend this resort.

great beach, docks and lake. Have not stayed at the cabins but have friends that have stayed there…read morethat love it (we have a local house). The restaurant is great, on a cool evening it is great to have dinner and over look the lake sitting on the porch (it's screened in) Map does not show the location correctly currently. It is right on turtle lake and is one of the best resorts on the lake. http://www.arcadialodge.com/

Excellent winter getaway, close to snowmobile, ski and snowshoe trails. Steve and his family are…read moreexcellent hosts and always make you feel welcome. I would recommend Arcadia to my friends as an excellent relaxing getaway.

I'll start this review by saying that my nephew at one point during our family vacation proclaimed,…read more"Can we stay here forever?!" Sand haven was a great choice for my giant family! There are different sized cabins to accommodate various sizes of families and we were able to rent four cabins all in a row. The resort is very family and kid friendly - plenty of activities for littles with a playground, beach area, pontoons for rent, fishing stuff, etc. The cabins are comfortable but still feel like you're in the woods and the porch area is definitely the best part of the space - coffee on the porch looking at the lake was just awesome! Lake views, fire pits, picnic tables - all make it feel very up-northy. There is a little lodge down by the beach area where too can buy a limited assortment of snacks as well as toiletries that may have been left at home. They have pizzas, arcade games, and free popcorn and coffee too. Wifi was super strong throughout the resort! A few minor things that I didn't love: - The beach area is pretty weedy which contributed to swimmers itch for a few of us but the kids didn't seem to mind. - There isn't really anywhere to walk for exercise, just the dirt roads but no paths or anything. Flies were terrible when I tried to walk anywhere! - Porch furniture wasn't super comfortable and we spent so much time there that it would be great if those chairs could be upgraded! - The tap water tastes and smells irony. We chose to bring bottled water to drink just because of the taste. One of the best parts was taking the pontoon out to what we called 'secret beach' which was a really nice sort of sand bar that was a short ride away from the resort. A true mom and pop place! If you are looking for something that's a bit rustic but still comfortable, this is a good choice. Nothing fancy but that's the way it's supposed to be!