Gunflint Lodge

Gunflint Lodge occupies a remote and spectacular setting at 143 South Gunflint Lake Road deep in the Boundary Waters region near Grand Marais, Minnesota, at the end of the legendary Gunflint Trail — a historic wilderness road that stretches 57 miles into the Superior National Forest from Lake Superior's North Shore. One of northern Minnesota's most celebrated wilderness resorts, the lodge offers lakefront cabins and lodge rooms on the shore of Gunflint Lake, a clear-water lake straddling the Minnesota-Ontario border within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness ecosystem. Cabin categories range from intimate Lakeside Cabins to more spacious Deluxe Cabins with full kitchens and private decks, providing accommodation suited to couples, families, and groups on extended wilderness visits. The on-site restaurant serves hearty lodge cuisine emphasizing regional ingredients and substantial portions suited to guests returning from full days on the water or trail. A sauna overlooks the lake, and Wi-Fi is available in the main lodge area. Summer and fall activities center on canoe and kayak rentals, guided fishing, and access to Boundary Waters paddling routes directly from the lodge dock. Winter transforms the property dramatically — dog sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing replace the open-water season, and the lodge's remote location makes it one of the finest places in Minnesota to experience backcountry winter wilderness. Guided tours are available across seasons, and lodge staff maintain deep local knowledge of trail conditions, portage routes, and wildlife patterns. Gunflint Lodge has operated continuously for over a century and remains one of the defining wilderness lodge experiences in the Upper Midwest.