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RESTAURANTS

Gosh Dam Place
Molly Greiner
38589 State Hwy 46
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8202
info@goshdamplace.com
Gosh Dam Place offers Motel, Bar, and Restaurant at Lake Winnie and Cutfoot Sioux lakes. Great food and drinks!
Outpost Bar & Grill
203 NW 4th Ave.
PO Box 622
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8729
outpost@paulbunyan.net
Outpost Bar & Grill offers a full menu, bar, dine-in or take-out. Broasted Chicken exclusive to Deer River.
Rasley’s Blueberry Bowl
44919 Golf Course Road
PO Box 37
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8048
Restaurant / Bowling / Pizza
Williams Narrows Resort / Bobbers Bar
Joe Karau / Kelli Karau
43465 Williams Narrows Rd.
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8703
(800) 325-2475
info@williamsnarrows.com
A 4th generation family fishing resort located on Cutfoot Sioux and Winnibigoshish Lakes. Twenty-three modern to rustic cabins with A/C, cable TV, telephone, and Bobbers Bar on-site!


BED & BREAKFASTS



HOTELS

Gosh Dam Place
38589 State Hwy 46
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8202
info@goshdamplace.com
Gosh Dam Place offers Motel, Bar and Restaurant at Lake Winnie and Cutfoot Sioux lakes. Great food and drinks!
White Oak Inn & Suites
201 4th Ave NW
P.O. Box 128
Deer River, MN 56636
(877) 633-5504
(218) 246-9400
stay@whiteoakinnandsuites.com


LODGING ASSOCIATIONS

Edge of the Wilderness Lodging Association
PO Box 32
Marcell, MN 56657
thefriendlyfolks@edgeofthewilderness.com
When it comes to family-friendly resorts near Deer River, the top resorts are found in the Edge of the Wilderness Resort Area. Clear lakes & rivers, tall pines & hardwoods and our warm hospitality beckon you to visit us. Let us help you start your own Edge of the Wilderness Vacation Tradition!
Itasca County Resort & Tourism Association
PO Box 66
Cohasset, MN 55721
(218) 328-5858
secretary@itascacountytourism.com
The Itasca County Resort & Tourism Association is an 85 member non-profit organization solely dedicated to promoting the tourism industry in Itasca County.


RESORTS

Anchor Inn Resort
Rick Kitterman
55960 County Road 4
Spring Lake, MN 56680
(888) 798-2718
(218) 659-2718
vacation@anchorinnresort.com
A vacation at Anchor Inn Resort, located on the shores of the Bowstring River near Spring Lake, Minnesota is like a breath of fresh air...literally! Located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest Anchor Inn offers guests the opportunity to take a break from the pressures of everyday living and fish, hunt or just relax in the beauty of Minnesota's Northwood’s.
Becker’s Resort & Campground
Doug Anderson / Nancy Anderson
17048 Wild Rice Dr.
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-2268
(800) 348-1329
beckersresort@northlc.com
Open year round, a four-season resort surrounded by the beautiful Chippewa National Forest where the Mississippi River meets Lake Winnibigoshish. Relax, fish, hunt and snowmobile.
Bowen Lodge, Inc.
Gail Heig/Bill Heig
58485 Bowens Rd.
Deer River, MN 56636
(800) 331-8925
(218) 246-8707
bowenldg@bowenlodge.com
Bowen Lodge is renowned for it's customer loyalty, prime location & friendly staff. Featured as the Fantasy Village in the Resorts of Minnesota book by Neil Johnson, Bowen Lodge provides an experience that doesn't disappoint! Come see why our guests rate us #1 in customer service!
Bowstring Shores Resort
49231 County Rd. 173
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 832-3101
bowshore@bigfork.net
Enjoy beautiful sunsets, great fishing and explore new friendships at Bowstring Shores Resort and Campground. We offer 13 housekeeping cabins, new campground with full hookups, shower house and laundry, heated pool, planned activities and full service dock. We are open year round and cater to the winter enthusiast with fish house rentals, plowed roads on lake, bait, heated fish cleaning house and are located close to snowmobile trails.
Cedar Point Resort & Campground
Tim & Karen Senger
38268 Cedar Point Rd.
Marcell, MN 56657
(800) 450-6613
(218) 832-3808
cedarpoint@bigfork.net
Something for everyone! Great fishing on North Star Lake! Plus HEATED POOL, SANDY BEACH, swim raft, rec room, lodge with meals, WiFi, boat launch, much more. Guest use canoes, kayak and hydro bikes for free. All 11 cabins have AC and are newly remodeled. Most are within 20 feet of shore. Camping available.
Cedarwild Resort
Steve Kutschat / Paulette Kutschat
35951 County Road 238
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8680
cedarwild@earthlink.net
Cedarwild Resort, a family haven, offers 11 comfortable cabins, fishing excitement, heated pool surrounded by peaceful northwoods ambiance and nestled between two lakes for a great vacation variety.
Cutfoot Sioux Inn
44394 State Hwy. 46
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8706
(800) 752-7357
cutfoot@paulbunyan.net
Located on Little Cutfoot Sioux Lake, with access to Big Cutfoot Sioux and Big Winnie. Tie your boat to your own dock in the resort's protected harbor. We have a handicap accessible lodge and cabins. Our well equipped, clean cabins are located near the water (no steep banks or steps to climb).
Driftwood Resort
Chris Olson / Stacy Olson
56029 County Road 157
Max, MN 56659
(218) 659-4663
(877) 826-5934
driftwd@paulbunyan.net
Got fishing fever? Need family fun? Relax lakeside in one of six cabins with a breath-taking view. Secluded in a sugar maple, Norway pine forest and on the shore of Sand Lake.
Eagle Nest Lodge
58671 Eagle Nest Rd.
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8701
(800) 356-3775
relax@eaglenestlodge.net
Our prime location on the north shore of Big Cutfoot Sioux Lake, offers anglers superior access to the best walleye fishing in Minnesota. Bring the entire family to enjoy our fabulous beach, trails, activities and more.
Edgewater Resort
Tom & Lori Bosiger
52001 Edgewater Rd.
Spring Lake, MN 56680
(218) 659-2620
(800) 613-8097
relax@paulbunyan.net
A mom & pop resort of day's gone by. Offering affordable lakeside cabins for your family enjoyment. If you're looking for a lakeside family vacation in one of Minnesota’s spectacular National Forest and all it has to offer with modern day conveniences and old time values, please look to us.
Fox Lake Resort
Edwin Olson / Shery Olson
32158 County Road 45
Marcell, MN 56657
(877) 711-7911
(218) 832-3758
foxlakeresort@aol.com
Fox Lake Resort is the only resort on Fox Lake. Choose from six lakefront cabins with amenities including: ceiling fans, air conditioning and microwaves. Click on www.foxlakeresort.com for more information.
Geiger's Trails End Resort
Bill Charlton / Erin Charlton
51713 Trails End Road
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 832-3231
info@geigerstrailsend.com
Family resort.
Georgene’s Haven
George Thom / Jean Thom
50241 Co Road 35
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 832-3076
info@georgeneshaven.com
Georgene's Haven is a quiet family resort located on beautiful Bowstring Lake, in the Chippewa National Forest. We offer seven fully furnished cabins and four campsites with pool, recreation room, camper bathrooms, bait, gas, and oil. Bowstring Lake has been named Minneapolis Star Tribune's "Lake of the Week" several times and is known for being one of the best Walleye, Northern and Crappie lakes in Minnesota.
High Banks Resort
Rick Leonhardt / Kim Leonhardt
17645 N. High Banks Rd. NE
Deer River, MN 56636
(800) 365-2560
(218) 246-2560
highbnks@paulbunyan.net
Comfy cabins and campground, childrens activities, splash park, mt. bikes, lodge, restaurant, cocktail bar, arcade, playgrounds, lawn games, kids care, open year round, pets welcome. Kids are FREE!! New for 2011!! Now offering airboat tours on the Mississippi. Spectacular sunsets guaranteed!!
Island View Resort
52246 South Center Road
Spring Lake, MN 56680
(800) 228-7398
(218) 659-2814
docview@paulbunyan.net
Welcome to a family friendly report on a terrific fishing and recreational lake. Enjoy lake-level cabins o a beautiful sand beach. Boat, motor and pontoon rental and much more!
Jack-The-Horse Resort
PO Box 7
Marcell, MN 56657
(218) 832-3421
linda@campjackresort.com
Horse Lake. This picturesque northern Minnesota lake has fantastic fishing, a unique shoreline with well-sheltered bays for paddling canoes and kayaks, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, and a sandy swimming beach with clear blue waters. Cabins are private, comfortable and clean with forest and lake views, lakeside docks for grilling, and private boating docks.
Jessie View Resort & RV Campground
45756 County Road 35
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 832-3678
(877) 537-7438
info@jessieview.com
Relax with family and friends at our spacious resort and RV Park on the southwest shore of Jessie Lake. Guests enjoy the private setting with park-like grounds, 7 deluxe cabins (studio to 5 bedrooms), seasonal RV sites and overnight camping, boats, motors, pontoons, water toys and rec hall.
Lakewood Lodge
Steve Casselmon / Danielle Casselmon
53026 County Road 35
Deer River, MN 56636
(800) 495-8437
vacation@lakewoodlodge.com
Fishing, family, friends and fun! We invite you to vacation at Lakewood Lodge where we offer you a top quality resort on Sand Lake. Our new cabins provide all the comforts of home. Our sand beach, playground, lodge with food, plus great fishing, great hunting, snowmobile trails offer a whole lot of fun! It’s better up north!
Linden Grove Resort
Marilyn Hedquist
39795 Co. Rd 19
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8607
Little Winnie Resort & Campground
55671 County Road 9
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8501
(800) 346-8501
relax@littlewinnie.com
Resort and campground, 11 cabins, 133 seasonal lots, heated swimming pool, cable TV, wireless internet, air condition, playground, basketball court, pizza, ice cream, pop, beer/set-ups, bar, gift shop, and game room.
Murphy Landing Resort
30177 Arrowhead Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 326-4346
murlanresort.gmail.com
Murphy Landing Resort is located on Wabana Lake in the Chippewa National Forest, 17 miles north of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Murphy Landing offers a wonderful location, ten clean cottages, well-maintained grounds, and family-friendly atmosphere. Wabana Lake offers excellent fishing for walleyes, bass, northerns, and panfish.
Nodak Lodge
15080 Nodak Dr. NE
Bena, MN 56626
(800) 752-2758
(218) 665-2226
nodaks@arrowheadtel.net
Family fishing resort offering cabins, campground, fishing and harbor.
Northern Acres Resort & Campground
47292 Bowstring Access
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 659-2845
nacres@paulbunyan.net
Located on in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest near Deer River, we offer an old-fashioned “up north” atmosphere for guests who enjoy boating, fishing, bird watching, hiking, bicycling and just plan relaxing!
Northland Lodge Resort & Campground
Pat O'Reilley
17207 Winnie Dam Rd. NE
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8531
(800) 272-2338
stay@northlandlodge.com
Resort and campgrounds.
Rising Eagle Resort
Steve Bowers / Patsy Bowers
47405 County Road 135
Talmoon, MN 56637
(218) 832-3955
(800) 444-0098
getaway@risingeagleresort.com
Our 6 cabins just steps away from Big Jessie Lake are without steep inclines or hills. They provide the perfect place for family reunions/retreats. Four campsites available for self-contained units. Our family house sleeps 10 and is open during the winter. Visit our website for rates.
Snug Harbor Resort & Campground
Albert Furman / Bonnie Furman
50351 Co Rd 35
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 832-3466
(800) 419-5289
furmanal@bigfork.net
We have set out to make this resort a special place in the sun for you. We want this to be a retreat based upon the slower-paced activities and leisurely days that you knew in your childhood; a place where you can get back in touch with yourself, your family and your friends; and a place and a time you will remember and want to come back to again and again.
Sunset Beach Resort
George Wosika / Sally Wosika
14703 Portage Road NE
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-2324
(800) 437-4840
gwosika@arrowheadtel.net
Our resort offers 10 housekeeping cabins located at lake level. We are a quiet, secluded, resort for your vacation. We offer guest laundry, pontoons, boats, motors, bait, and gas. We furnish a free boat with every cabin and provide friendly personal service, reasonable rates and a sunset worth staying to see.
Sunset Point Resort
Gayle (Schumacher) Anderson / Dianna Schumacher
28496 Sunset Point Road
Cohasset, MN 55721
(218) 328-5334
sunsetpt@paulbunyan.net
Located on a peninsula, we offer an affordable, relaxing, and lake experience vacation! We are a family oriented resort and would love to help your family make lifelong memories here! Bass Lake offers a nice variety of game fish including walleye, northern, bluegill and bass.
Tamarack Lodge
Jeff Starck / Laura Starck
4314 Winnie Dam Lane NE
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8515
(866) 494-7325
tlodge@paulbunyan.net
Vacation at Tamarack Lodge on Lake Winnibigoshish and treat yourself to pristine shoreline, breathtaking wildlife, beautiful cabins, incredible fishing, and all the amenities of home. Come relax with us and experience the reasons our guests and their families return year after year.
The Pines Resort & Campground
John Seekon / Doreen Seekon
17221 WInnie Dam Rd. NE
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8546
(800) 342-1552
vacation@thepinestesort.com
Williams Narrows Resort / Bobbers Bar
Joe Karau / Kelli Karau
43465 Williams Narrows Rd.
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8703
(800) 325-2475
info@williamsnarrows.com
A 4th generation family fishing resort located on Cutfoot Sioux and Winnibigoshish Lakes. Twenty-three modern to rustic cabins with A/C, cable TV, telephone, and Bobbers Bar on-site!


GUIDE SERVICES

Freds Live Bait & Tackle
361 Main Ave. West
PO Box 264
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8710
fredbait@paulbunyan.net
Minnesota Fishing Pros Fishing Guide Service
35653 Johnson Rd
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-2159
(218) 244-5756
charlie@mnfishingpros.com
Top Minnesota fishing guides with over 100 years of combined experience can help you plan a memorable fishing vacation with a professionally guided fishing trip on any of hundreds of lakes in Northcentral Minnesota. For more information please visit our website.


RECREATION

Minnesota Fishing Pros Fishing Guide Service
Charlie Worrath
35653 Johnson Road
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-2159
(218) 244-5756
charlie@mnfishingpros.com
Top Minnesota fishing guides with over 100 years of combined experience can help you plan a memorable fishing vacation with a professionally guided fishing trip on hundreds of lakes in North Central Minnesota. For more information please visit our website.
Rasley’s Blueberry Bowl
44919 Golf Course Road
PO Box 37
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8048
Restaurant / Bowling / Pizza
White Oak Casino
45830 Hwy. 2 West
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 335-7565
(218) 246-9600
lynn.hoppes@leechlakegaming.com


SHOPPING

Bahr’s Furniture / 13 Main Gift Shop
13 Main St.
PO Box 545
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8622
bahrs@paulbunyan.net
Furniture, mattresses, Lazyboy, gifts and antiques.
Jurvelin Hardware Hank
108 Main Ave. E.
PO Box 7
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8628
jurvelin@paulbunyan.net
Jurvelin Hardware is a full line hardware store offering hardware, guns, ammo, fishing & hunting licenses, sporting goods, housewares, DISH Network, and Verizon Wireless service.
U-Save Foods
210 Main Ave. East
Deer River, MN 56636
218-246-8293
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