Minnesota’s Secret Gem: A Lake Adorned with Campsites, Cabins, and Premier Fishing

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Minnesota's Secret Gem: A Lake Adorned with Campsites, Cabins, and Premier Fishing

Minnesota is one of the US’ great natural playgrounds, with deep woods, unspoiled nature, and at least 11,482 lakes, even more than claimed by the state’s unofficial slogan, “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” These freshwater bodies of water have come to define this Midwestern state, and offer plenty of outdoor recreation, such as this affordable, all-season lodge situated on the shores of the “Walleye Capital of the World.”



While the choice of lakes to explore in Minnesota may be dizzying, Spider Lake not only offers up everything you’d expect — clean, cool water, great fishing, and thickly forested shoreline — but is also home to the Spider Lake Resort. This small lakeside complex features a handful of cabins along with campsites, and also boasts amenities that will make any visit to Spider Lake convenient and stress-free.

Whether you’ve come for swimming, hiking, kayaking, deep forest relaxation, or to hook one of the trophy fish lurking under the lake’s placid surface, Spider Lake lodge will take care of all your needs. You can kick back in rustic comfort with the alluring possibilities of a pristine lake right at your doorstep. Spider Lake is also surrounded by the Chippewa National Forest, which presents plenty of opportunities for further outdoor exploration. 



Cool waters surrounded by trees

A boy nets a northern pike in a boat on a lake

Spider Lake is a 1,339 acre naturally-fed lake with a maximum depth of 36 feet, though much of it is quite shallow, with an average depth of 15 feet. The nearly 21 miles of shoreline is blanketed with thick, unspoiled stands of pine, birch, and poplar, reminding you that you’re in the midst of the deep woods.

Spider Lake Resort features 9 cabins (with kitchens and bathrooms) and 14 campsites with full electrical hookups for RVs. This family-friendly property boasts a classic Minnesota Northwoods feel and comes equipped with a boat launch and boat rentals, a store, campfire pits, and a private swimming beach complete with kayaks, sand toys, and a water trampoline.



Fishing, however, is the star of the show at Spider Lake, with anglers flocking there in pursuit of thriving populations of walleye, large and smallmouth bass, yellow perch, muskie, and aggressive northern pike. After a day of bent rods and tight lines, you can head back to the comfort of the resort for cold beer, a campfire, and a fresh meal of the fish you just caught.

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Dave Pennells

By Dave Pennells

Dave Pennells, MS, has contributed his expertise as a career consultant and training specialist across various fields for over 15 years. At City University of Seattle, he offers personal career counseling and conducts workshops focused on practical job search techniques, resume creation, and interview skills. With a Master of Science in Counseling, Pennells specializes in career consulting, conducting career assessments, guiding career transitions, and providing outplacement services. Her professional experience spans multiple sectors, including banking, retail, airlines, non-profit organizations, and the aerospace industry. Additionally, since 2001, he has been actively involved with the Career Development Association of Australia.