Pet-Friendly Resorts in Northern Minnesota
- Some resorts offer activities for dogs.sled dog,huskie,dog,sledding,dogsledding,tiger roa image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
Northern Minnesota draws vacationers seeking wildlife, nature, and outdoor recreation. Many resorts are situated on lakes, offering boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities. Guests can bring along their pets to enjoy the great outdoors, and it is not uncommon for many accommodations to allow pets in at least a designated section of the resort. - Gunflint Lodge is a northeastern Minnesota wilderness vacation resort. The lodge and cabins are nestled in the woods along a lake ideal for boating, fishing, and swimming. Gunflint Lodge is pet-friendly, welcoming dogs to stay with their owners in the cabins. The lodge implements a $20 per pet, per night fee, as of 2010. Cabins are far from rustic, some outfitted with amenities like hot tubs, saunas, fireplaces, dishwashers, and laundry facilities, but the hardwood interior produces a cozy, north-woods atmosphere. Hiking and cross-country ski trails provide much quality walking time. The resort offers special "Dog Lovers" weekends several times a year, and the popular event sells out quickly. The weekends include lodging, meals, equipment rentals, and all-dog activities and treats. No pet fees apply during dog lovers weekends.
Gunflint Lodge
143 S. Gunflint Lake
Grand Marais, MN 55604
800-328-3325
gunflint.com - Cedar Point Lodge is located in the heart of Chippewa National Forest, about 30 miles north of Grand Rapids. The resort offers family-friendly activities, and one of its main draws is fishing on North Star Lake. Accommodations at Cedar Point Resort include 11 cabins and a campground for both tents and RVs. Only small dogs are allowed in cabins, and owners must get prior approval from the resort. A pet fee of $25 applies, as of early 2010. There is a designated dog walking area, and shovels for scooping up waste. In the campground, any size pet is allowed, and no fee applies. Animals must remain on a leash at all times and can be walked in the designated area. Activities at Cedar Point Resort include swimming, sunbathing, yard games, boating, and birdwatching.
Cedar Point Resort
38268 Cedar Point Road
Marcell, MN 56657
800-450-6613
cedarptresort.com - Balsam Beach Resort is less than two miles south of Bemidji, along the eastern shore of Lake Plantagenet. Pets are allowed at the resort's cabins and RV campground with prior approval. In cabins, only pets older than one year that weigh less than 30 pounds will be approved. Dogs are allowed throughout the resort, but must remain on a leash. Pets must remain in a kennel while alone in the cabin. There is a cabin pet fee of $25 per day or $125 per week. In the RV-only campground, approved dogs must not be left alone at the campsite, and should be leashed at all times. A campground pet fee of $5 per day or $25 per week applies, as of March 2010. Activities at the resort include fishing, boating, swimming, board games, and outdoor games, sports, and movie and video game rentals.
Balsam Beach Resort
51155 219th Ave.
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-5057
balsambeachresort.com
