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Northwoods ATV Trails

M-F | 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
502 Minnesota Ave N, Aitkin, MN
218-927-7364
Chris Johnson / Recreation Specialist

ATV Trails are now open for use May 15th to October 31st 2024 unless posted.

Northwood’s ATV Trail Lodging Guide

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce:  www.aitkin.com 
McGregor Area Chamber of Commerce:  www.mcgregormn.com 
Hill City Chamber of Commerce:  www.hillcityminnesota.com

McGrath - Lawler Area:

♦ Giese Bed & Breakfast www.giese-bnb.com  13398 130th Ave., Finlayson, MN 55735 888-220-0234
      ¤ Located on 160 Acres of private woods and meadowland, private baths and an Antique Shop.
♦ Shire in the Woods www.shireinthewoods.com  14044 220nd Street, McGrath, MN 56350 320-592-0180
      ¤ Tucked away in the middle of the Solana State Forest. Private cabins for family and friends or for unique
         events. Direct access to the Northwood’s ATV Trail.
♦ Snake River Campground, Aitkin County Parks, State Hwy 65 McGrath, MN 56350, 218-927-7364
   www.co.aitkin.mn.us/Departments/Land/Camping.html  for reservations and info.
       ¤ This scenic but rustic campground connects directly to the Red Top Trail, then the Soo Line. Located on the
           Snake River just off Hwy 65.

McGregor Lakes Area:

♦ Country Meadows Inn www.countrymeadowsmcgregor.com  403 Meadows Drive, McGregor, MN 55760,
    218-768-7378
       ¤ In the City of McGregor next door to the Fireside Inn Restaurant. Direct access the Northwood’s ATV Trail.
       ¤ Aitkin Lake Resort & Campground, Aitkin Lake www.aitkinlakeresort.com  21607 537th Lane, McGregor, MN
          55760 218-426-3327
       ¤ A summer tradition since 1926, cabins and campground on secluded Aitkin Lake and connected to Big
          Sandy Lake.
       ¤ Big Sandy Lodge and Resort www.bigsandylodgeandresort.com  20534 487th Street, McGregor, MN 55760
          218-879-7777
       ¤ A premier Minnesota resort community located in the heart of northern Minnesota’s vacationland on Big Sandy
          Lake. Shuttles to Minnesota National Golf Course, Dining, Lodge, Pool, water sport rentals.
       ¤ Hillcrest Resort, Big Sandy Lake, www.hillcrestbigsandy.com  20612 498th Lane, McGregor, MN 55760,
          218-426-3323
       ¤ Year round family resort and dining, beach, gas for your boat, fishing and wildlife.
       ¤ Eagle Point Lounge & Campground, Big Sandy Lake, www.eaglepointcampground.com  49394 State Hwy 65,
          McGregor, MN 55760, 218-426-4257
       ¤ Seasonal and Overnight Camping and RV Sites on Big Sandy Lake, Eagle Point Lounge for Dining
       ¤ Savanna Portage State Park, www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/savanna_portage/  55626 Lake Place,
          McGregor, MN 55760, 218-426-3271
       ¤ Home to the historic Savanna Portage traveled by fur traders, Dakota and Ojibwe Indians and explorers over
          200 years ago. Features 4 fishing lakes, snowmobile trails and more.

Palisade Area:

♦ Berglund Park, Aitkin County Parks 503 Marconi Street, Palisade, MN 56469
    www.co.aitkin.mn.us/Departments/Land/Camping.html  for reservations and info. 218-927-7364
       ¤ Berglund Park is in the City of Palisade with direct access to the Northwood’s ATV Trail, showers and electric
           hook-ups available. On the Mississippi River with boat access.
♦ Larson’s Barn, Rat Lake www.larsonsbarn.com  47987 240th Ave, McGregor, MN 55760 218-426-3648
       ¤ Lodging and Camping at the Barn. Dance floor and facilities for private events.
♦ Lamont’s Resort, Waukenabo Lake 35790 500th LN, Palisade, MN 56469 218-845-2353
       ¤ Family Resort on this great fishing and recreational lake.

Hill City Area:

       ¤ Whitetail Inn 4 Season Motel www.whitetailinn.com  234 Hwy 169, Hill City, MN 55748 218-697-2470
      ¤ Direct access to the Northwood’s ATV Trail in the City of Hill City. From the Motel you can take the route through
          town and pick up the Rabey Line or Hill City Connector Trails.
      ¤ Hill City Park and Campground, City of Hill City, info is here 300 Park Avenue, Hill City, MN 55748 218-697-2301
      ¤ Direct access to the Northwood’s ATV Trail and on beautiful Hill Lake in the City of Hill City. From the
         Campground you can take the route through town and pick up the Rabey Line or Hill City Connector Trails.
      ¤ Quadna Resort www.quadna-resort.com  400 Quadna Rd, Hill City, MN 55748 218-697-2880
      ¤ Direct access to the Northwood’s ATV Trail from the Motel and Campground. You can directly access the
         Hill City Connector and go from there, next to Park X.

Jacobson Area:

♦ Jacobson Campground, Aitkin County Parks, 69136 Great River Road, Jacobson, MN 55752
    www.co.aitkin.mn.us/Departments/Land/Camping.html for reservations and info. 218-927-7364
       ¤ Direct access to the Northwood’s ATV Trail. A rustic campground on the Mississippi River with boat access.
          Jacobson Campground is on the Rabey Line with new Camper Cabins.

Aitkin Area:

♦ Aitkin Mississippi Park Campground, Aitkin County Parks, 4th Ave NW, Aitkin, MN
   56431 www.co.aitkin.mn.us/Departments/Land/Camping.html  for reservations and info, 218-927-7364
       ¤ Located in the City of Aitkin on the Mississippi River. Boat access, electrical and dump station.
♦ Ripple River Motel & RV Park www.ripplerivermotel.com  701 MN Ave S, Aitkin, MN 56431, 218-927-3794.
       ¤ Located in the City of Aitkin, Motel and RV Campground on the Ripple River.
♦ 40 Club Inn & Convention Center www.fortyclub.com  960 2nd Street NW, Aitkin, MN 56431 218-927-2903
       ¤ Motel with swimming pool, located next to the 40 Club Bar and Restaurant and 40 Club Convention Center.
         Located in the City of Aitkin.
♦ Farm Island Lake Resort & Campground, Farm Island Lake, 29551 Pioneer Avenue, Aitkin, MN 56431,
    218-927-3841.
      ¤ Family Resort and Campground on Farm Island Lake, boat launch, game room.
♦ Lakeshore Summer Breeze Resort, Farm Island Lake www.summerbreezemn.com  27461 435th Avenue, Aitkin,
    MN 56431, 218-678-2881
       ¤ Family Resort on Farm Island Lake, camping and long term RV available. Boat launch, game room, bait and gifts.
♦ Sunset Bay Resort, Cedar Lake, www.sunsetbayresortmn.com  33857 Pioneer Avenue, Aitkin, MN 56431
    218-839-4541
       ¤ Family Resort on Cedar Lake, 4 acres and 300’ of shoreline on this premier fishing and recreational lake.
♦ Whitewood Resort, Spirit Lake, www.whitewoodresort.com  29203 410th Place, Aitkin, MN 56431, 218-927-3804.
       ¤ Family Resort on Spirit Lake, quiet and wooded location, fishing and area amenities.
♦ Trotter’s Lakeshore Resort, Big Pine Lake, Facebook 45104 228th St, Aitkin, MN 56431, 218-678-2136
       ¤ Family Resort on Big Pine Lake, close to Mille Lacs and many other area amenities.

Mille Lacs Lake:

♦ Castaway’s, www.castawaysonmillelacs.com , 32360 215th Lane, Aitkin, MN 56431, 320-684-2380
      ¤ Family resort with year round accommodations, fish house rentals and protected harbor with boat slip rentals,
         dining and lodging.
♦ Barnacles Resort and Campground, www.barnaclesresort.com  36569 State Hwy 18, Aitkin, MN 56431,
   218-927-3122
       ¤ Camping, RV Parks, ice house rentals, boat slips lounge and dining room.
♦ Fishers Resort, www.fishersresort.com  32390 212th Lane, Aitkin, MN 56431 866-684-2221
       ¤ Family resort and camping, launch fishing, marina, dining and gift shop.
♦ Pete’s Retreat Family Campground & RV Park, www.petesretreat.com  22337 State Hwy 47, Aitkin, MN 56431,
   320-684-2020
       ¤ Daily and seasonal RV Camping with full hook ups. Family oriented with pool, game room and activities.
♦ Red Door Resort & Motel, www.thereddoorresort.com  38421 State Hwy 18, Aitkin, MN 56431, 218-678-3686
       ¤ Family resort with cabins and motel, dining, summer and winter fishing packages and boat harbor.
♦ Agate Bay Resort, www.agatebayresort.com  19139 328th Street, Isle, MN 56342 320-684-2233
       ¤ Family friendly fishing resort with dining, cabins, camping, summer and winter packages.
♦ Barneveld’s Resort & Campground, www.barneveldsresort.homestead.com  39245 State Hwy 18, Aitkin, MN
   56431, 218-678-2433
       ¤ Family fishing resort, launch fishing and harbor with boat access, seasonal and daily RV Sites.

Please visit the websites or give a call to the friendly and helpful folks who own these establishments to find out more information on the services and amenities offered. Aitkin County Tourism makes all efforts to give accurate and current information on the Lodging Guide, we regret any omissions or incorrect information.