I don't even know where to begin. I have spent every summer here since I was a kid. The resort…read moreowners are people I consider family and always welcomed us with a smile which later is followed up with a golf cart ride down the hill to catch up with us. This place will always hold a special place in my heart. It is truly my favorite place on the planet to be. Since they have downgraded the amount of campers it has been an even better place to because everyone out there is like family and care about one another. They genuinely trust their campers and are very family oriented. I would give this place ten stars if I could.

From the owner: We are a four-generation family orientated campground helping families make memories that will last…read morea lifetime! We have a beautiful sand beach that stretches 1500 ft.! King Kong playground system that keeps your kids busy, sand volleyball court, 2 basketball courts and another school swing set. We provide garbage, sewer and water, there is a fish cleaning house on the premises along with storage sheds for your boat, jet ski or pontoon. We have 35 seasonal lots and a seasonal cabin. Please stop by to say “hi”!

Great hamburgers! Be prepared to wait for a place to sit (picnic tables with a beautiful view of…read moreLake Lida) and wait for your food order. Busy place on the last Tuesday night...before Labor Day. Weather was perfect so everyone had the same idea to get out and enjoy!

We wanted a place to drive to and get away via a country road trip. I've been by Maple Beach Grill…read morebefore and it's always very busy so I knew that was a good sign. We got there today and I was so excited to have a burger. It did not disappoint. The buns are amazing... The burger was tasty and had amazing toppings. Mushroom and Swiss with fried onions for me. California burger for my friend. This is not a fast food restaurant so, knowing you may have a little wait, sit at a picnic table and enjoy life while watching the lake across the way. It sure helped me... Oh... You can do so well enjoying a cream soda! Can't wait to go back. I love supporting small businesses. Thanks Maple Beach for being a fun part of my day off. Definitely worth the drive and we enjoyed the charming atmosphere. :)

My Huz and I stayed one night in the Lodge here. We were kind of freaked out to come home from…read moredinner to an insane amount of tiny flying bugs in our room. We'd try to kill them with a broom and they seemed to be multiplying by the millions. The room was super clean and spacious. The dock was a BEAUTIFUL spot to watch the sunset. After checkout the next morning, we got a call from Sweet Janis letting us know that the "hatch" of the flies was unexpected and not normal and THEY REFUNDED OUR STAY!! We did not complain, they just....wait for it, DID THE RIGHT THING. I am so impressed with their integrity. Lovely resort, recommend.

My home away from home for almost 20 years. Beautiful, cozy, well stocked cabins. Gorgeous lake…read more Paradise up north. Full access to Fair Hills Resort as well makes this a fantastic, well-rounded vacation.

My Dad took us fishing all the time around this area when we were kids. It was a long time ago…read more Some times we would camp, sometimes we stayed in a resort cabin. Back then a good resort cabin was one where the screens weren't ripped and the screen door closed to keep the misquotes at bay. Boy things have changed. Scott and Beth's Otter Tail Beach Resort is nothing at all like those resorts of my childhood. I stayed in one of the smaller cabins and it was modern, clean, and very functional. There was a nice complete kitchen area, a TV, and a nice shower right in the cabin. The woodwork and detail was awesome. In some ways the cabin was nicer then my house. When I'm in the area again, I will definitely stay here.

From the owner: We have been a family owned and operated resort on Otter Tail Lake in West Central, MN since 1948…read more Scott and Beth have owned and operated the resort since 1997 and been Otter Tail Lake residents since 1966.

We have stayed at Swan Lake Resort & Campground for the last 3 years maybe a bit longer. Making…read morereservations is easy and when you can't find your confirmation emails they are very quick to respond to your emails! Its a beautiful place lots of trees and birds singing. We camp but we have had friends stay in the cabins. We stayed in the wooded sites kindling is our favorite, big sites easy to pull thru and lots of space for the dog to hang out too. Fire pit is always cleaned up and looking nice. Water and sewer hook up area is clean and looks nice too! We have stayed in the sites facing the lake too and those are nice as well. I have heard the lake is beautiful but we have not been out on the lake yet! We always look forward to our next stay!

This is a fantastic campground. There are quite a few seasonal RV sites but also plenty of short…read moreterm spots for RVs and tents. There are also some cabins. The resort is quiet and well maintained. The owners are laid back but also attentive to any questions or needs. We will be back and highly recommend for your camping adventures.

I married into a family that comes here annually, three generations and counting…read more This is a great place to do a week together as a family in the summer. For the kids -with endless energy- there are both planned activities and ready access to all sorts of things to prevent boredom. All sorts of water toys and playmates and a variety of land games too. For the adults, it's a genuine place to unwind. Ample opportunities to share in the adventure, as a family or on your own. From planned things (closest to the pin, waterslide) to spontaneous (grab a kayak and explore the lake). Or take your favorite book and rotate between your porch, the deck, and the lawn. The cabins are simple and relaxing, and it's nice to fall asleep in the afternoon to gentle waves. Even the wifi has been upgraded in the past few years for those pesky moments when you need it. Meals are held in a dining hall with servers. The food's not amazing but usually fits the bill after a day in the sun. Timing is never strict. What this place is not: a luxury resort with catering staff. If you're expecting St Regis of the Woods, reset. The amenities are from a bygone era, the staff is exceptionally polite but aren't here to run drink orders, and the grounds are simple but not overdone. You won't find TVs or a high-class cafe, nor room service and gourmet cuisine. You will find time to actually take a break and recharge. Honestly, it's hard to think of how Fair Hills could improve. Sure, the cabins could use some updating (though I suspect a massive capital cost). And it'd be nice for places a bit nicer for adults to congregate, maybe stocked with some beer (most common spaces are kid-friendly, and so not too comfortable). But the easiest thing would probably be an upgrade to the coffee, which for a San Francisco snob always leaves me hanging.

We were here for an extended weekend/wedding. I can't say enough good things about it. The staff…read morewas incredibly accommodating, patient, and welcoming - they treated all 130 wedding partiers as valued guests. Their range of activities kept us busy for three days, including all kinds of water sports (kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, paddle boating, sailing, fishing), bikes (for a fee), golfing, golf carts (for a fee), bonfires, pool/hottub, deck over the lake and deliciousssss breakfast. The wedding, of course, was gorgeous. The resort was perfect for the ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and dancing. The food for all of the above was consistently yummy. They basically put the entire place at the disposal of the wedding party, and it was so. much. fun. I rave, but I mean every word. One note - it is very family friendly/laid back, so give them a little while to wander in and help you if you're checking in late. When we arrived, they were practicing singing in the ballroom (oh yeah, many of the employees are from Europe, so they sing to practice their English). And, you may have to drive around for awhile to find the main lodge, as there are no signs. I can't even say how wonderful it was. Perfect weekend there.

What a lovely resort!! My husband and I went for a week in June and absolutely loved it. We stayed…read morein one of the cabins facing the lake front. The cabins are cozy, clean, and well stocked. The lake itself is wonderful. Very clean and hardly any people (at least when we are there). The family that owns East Silent Lake are some of the kindest and most hospitable hosts I have ever met. They truly go above and beyond to make your stay memorable. The resort offers many activities and equipment: Pontoon boats, fishing boats, speed boats (if you want to try water-skiing, wake-boarding, etc.), kayaks, paddle boards, etc. It was a great week and we look forward to going back in the future!

This is my first time at the East Silent Resort I was blown away by how nice it is. A truly…read morekid-friendly lakeside getaway with a beach full of fun amenities for the family. We really enjoyed shuttling our kids ( 9 year old twins) to and from the water trampoline and the huge inflatable slide on the paddle-boats. The also have paddle-boards which are my personal favorite. The rooms are clean and comfortable with modern amenities like cable TV and high speed WiFi. My only tip is to book early as this place fills up fast during the summer months.

The lake is nice and quest and the grounds are well taken care of. Extremely kid friends with…read moremultiple playgrounds and beach.

Our family rented a cabin from this resort for a week of family vacation hoping for a relaxing…read moregetaway.... it has been anything but. We found glass in the beach sand... when we told the male owner of the finding, he said it's common, happens all the time and glass has been found in the sandbox too. He didn't seem concerned. At one point, an extended family member wished to reserve a camper spot.. The woman owner called the extended family member back saying they cannot stay here because we are liars. I have no idea why she would think we're liars OR CALL OUR FAMILY TO TELL THEM WE ARE LIARS?? We have been following the resort rules as closely as we know how yet are constantly confronted and accused of breaking the rules. 10/10 do NOT recommend booking here. Ever. Sheila, responding to my review, is the owner of the campsite and if anyone is a liar here it's her. There are hundreds of resorts in MN - I suggest finding one with owners who are decent humans.

Our family has been staying at Holly's over the past 30 years whenever we are visiting Minnesota…read morefrom California. We look forward to our visits with owners Barb and Steve Jensen and seeing what improvements and enhancements have been made since our last visit - this year we were impressed with the remodeling of the lakeside cottages. Cottage 4, Grandma's Attic, remains our favorite and now has a wonderful view of the lake with the addition of the full side of windows. Also this year we had a special need to adjust our rental time due to illness: Barb assured us we could stay the extra days and found space even though it was the beginning of June.

What a great resort and fantastic owners!…read more It is surprisingly hard to find a resort that is both affordable and kept up. My family has gone here over the years and when it came time for my sisters bachelorette party this was on the list to check off. After doing some digging I discovered that they had the options to fit a party of our size and the cost didn't break the bank. We stayed in Cabin 14 and I can speak that the cabin has been completely redone (not because of us). I had the opportunity to see some of the recently remodeled cabins and they are excellent! The owners of the property are fantastic! They are so warm and welcoming! Only downside is there isn't really a beach, the shoreline is rocks so there wasn't really a space to get into the water.