Gunflint Lodge

Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters is a historic Northwoods resort located on the south shore of Gunflint Lake, deep in northeastern Minnesota along the legendary Gunflint Trail. Founded in 1925, the lodge is surrounded by Superior National Forest and sits at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, creating a setting where comfortable resort accommodations meet some of Minnesota's most remarkable wilderness.

The resort features lakeside cabins ranging from intimate one-bedroom retreats to spacious five-bedroom accommodations for families and groups. Cabins include fireplaces, kitchens or kitchenettes, and many offer additional amenities such as private saunas, spa tubs or hot tubs. The historic main lodge serves as the heart of the property, with a lounge overlooking Gunflint Lake, dining and gathering spaces.

Outdoor adventure is central to the Gunflint Lodge experience. During the warmer months, guests can fish, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, hike and explore the surrounding wilderness. The lodge also operates a complete Boundary Waters outfitting service and offers guided fishing and naturalist programming. Winter transforms the property into a classic Minnesota wilderness retreat with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing and snowmobiling, including access to more than 60 kilometers of groomed ski trails.

Its remote location also makes Gunflint Lodge particularly appealing for travelers seeking wildlife, quiet evenings and exceptionally dark northern skies. Rather than simply serving as a place to stay, the lodge acts as a gateway to the larger Gunflint Trail and Boundary Waters experience—equally suited for family vacations, fishing trips, romantic getaways and wilderness adventures.

With a history spanning more than a century, Gunflint Lodge represents the enduring character of Minnesota's Northwoods resort tradition: cabins beside the lake, wilderness outside the door and generations of hospitality built around experiencing the outdoors.