Loved the Rustic cabin, I spent several days end of June & beginning of July. Very comfortable,…read morefelt like a little piece of heaven to me. Such an amazing country location. Cabin very clean and furnished with all the kitchen amenities necessary, a real plus for a Rustic cabin, plus air conditioning! Annie & her mom Sally wonderful hosts, thought of everything to make stay great at Rustic. And, drive in just beautiful, as is everything on this property, talented artists involved in making anyone's stay the best. At night beautiful mini-lights decorate trees, plants, driveways, and even outside Rustic cabin's porch and under it, plus mini-lights at outdoor biffy! What more could one want ... Many thanks from this 74 year old gal!

I was married at Black Lantern last summer (2015) and I have so many good things to say I can't…read morepossibly say them all here. First and foremost, I've heard from an overwhelming number of guests how much they enjoyed the grounds and the beauty of the area, so much that they didn't mind the 4hr drive from the cities. The natural beauty of the area is emphasized here: native species surround you whether you are at the pavilion area, the campgrounds up around the loop, or even the open area of the RV park. There are also pretty little "hidden" places all over. Our photographers were thrilled about all the places to take photos- rock chairs, opennings in the woods, flowers planted here and there, sweet antique-looking benches, etc. The best part of Black Lantern though is the owner, Annie. She is just incredible. She was so thoughtful throughout the process and she was pretty much a wedding planner. She didn't mind talking to me about how weddings are put together and gave me contact info for decently priced vendors in the area. That was especially helpful as I am from Minneapolis and was contacting all the expensive vendors- oops. Annie took time to understand our style and vibe so that she could best help me plan an event that we wanted. She offered so much of her time before we even met to answer questions. She also has the uncanny ability to pop in at the right time- every time I needed her, she was there. She helped problem-solve for those things you don't plan on and offered a helping hand whenever it was needed. She chops all the wood and builds things, including amazing heart-shaped fires. What a badass woman! There was only one thing that was a disappointment at first- but then ended up being a blessing in disguise- we couldn't have our guests camp at the "campsites." Darn MN regulations. There isn't running water close enough to the loop to allow for campfires. Instead, we had all our guests camp in the RV park. It worked out wonderfully. This also allowed us to use one of the campsites as our ceremony site. Best decision we made. It couldn't have been a more perfect location for us. I didn't want to get married indoors, or even standing on cement. The clearing in the woods was large enough for 100 chairs and standing room for the other 60 people. The forest provided a breathtaking backdrop. Even a year later, when wedding-talk comes up, other people still bring up what an amazing venue Black Lantern is.

Wife and I have stayed at this resort the past two weeks. Campground is beautiful. RV sites are…read morenestled in tall pines. All the amenities one expects from a top notch campground. Bathroom, shower and laundry room are very clean. The owners are super nice and take care of any problem immediately. Home made donuts on Sunday morning are a must do.

There's not enough stars here, between the excellent people here,the friendly staff and the…read moregorgeous river,this should be a packed campground. Full hook ups on upper area, and water electric at rivers edge. Clean public bathrooms with lots and lots hike around areas. The tube rentals and ride to rivers edge, the tubing is beyond what we expected

After a few days in a tiny, rural North Dakota town, just about anything other than staring at the…read moreclouds and putting on more mosquito repellant sounds like a great time. My dad-in-law suggested that we might check out a spot about 60 miles away in Minnesota on the Red Lake River that offered tubing. I've done the lazy river a few times at the Great Wolf Lodge, but I gotta tell ya... this sounded a helluva lot more exciting than what we had planned for the day-- so we loaded up the truck, gassed-up in Grand Forks, and headed across the Red River. After a little negotiation with Waze, we finally found our way to the Voyageurs View Campground and Outfitters... it sort of looked like an Outback Steakhouse, except there were more cars in the "lot" (OK, a large field of grass where the cars were parked), and there was a Canadian flag flying along side the Stars and Stripes. We walked over to a small window on the side of warehouse, paid some money, got our wristbands, and then walked over to an open bay where we were "outfitted" with big black innertubes. "They's the best for a'floatin' boy!" The company retrofitted an old school bus (by painting it blue, chopping off the top, and installing bench seats instead of kid's seats), and we climbed aboard to take the couple mile drive upstream to the put-in. The river flow had been really high a few days previous from intense thunderstorm activity, but the flows had backed off enough for us to go. I've done my fair share of stream fishing, wading in chest high in places like the Truckee River, the Yellowstone River, the Snake River... well, the Red Lake River wasn't quite as tough as a couple of those spots at different seasons... but it was kicking pretty good when we went. I had a tough time keeping my 6 year old son and my 79 year old father in law upright in the river, holding on to their tubes, and trying to wade out towards the middle of the waist-deep river to hide behind a little island before putting out butts in and floating the rest of the way. With a little perseverance and a pretty good scrape on my ankle from a submerged rock, we all made it. The first little "rapids" was the most exciting... just don't hit the bridge embunkment... and then it's a fairly smooth float all the way down. Along the way, there are some very pretty views that I got on my GoPro (I'll put them on here eventually)-- old riverside buildings here and there, but mostly nature. The sheer bluffs along the river are home to swallows who make their nests out of mud, and we saw a few turtles, catfish, wading birds and waterfowl. Somewhere towards the middle of the float trip, there is a shallow spot and a little sand bank that has formed an island... there, we were able to see dozens of Minnesota twenty-somethings wearing tiny little bathing suits, drinking plenty of beers, and participating in some sort of ancient pre-mating rituals. Breathtaking, I tells ya. Somewhere towards the end of the trip, I thought I'd get a little adventurous (if there is such a thing on a flat floating river) and try to go over a couple of little ripple/rapids. All I really did was hit my butt bone pretty hard on a submerged rock, but wasn't the end of the world. The river slows down a lot right at the end where you get out, and when we saw the bridge to signal the end of our float, we all paddled over to the left without incident. Overall, we had a great time as a family, the kids enjoyed the adventure, and we would totally do it again. Next time, I'm bringing a few more cold ones (you can rent a second tube for a nominal fee to hold your cooler!) And I might bring my aquashoes just for the entry, as it was a little rocky. But we'll totally be back to do this again some time.

We love coming down here. Big seasonal lots and friendly people. There is a small beach in the…read morecampground as well as a kids playground and it's only about a half mile from erskine so you can golf cart up to Ness Cafe or The Duece.

Love 2Anne's! It's so beautiful and relaxing!! Located right off Hwy 2 one mile from Erskine.read more

Wonderful gem of a campground. Located on Fox Lake, it's tucked away from some of the larger…read morecampgrounds but offers a wonderful family feel, well-maintained campsite, and excellent rates. I can't remember the last time we stayed at a campground where nearly everyone was outside and enjoying the activities offered by the recreation area: swimming, boating, complimentary canoes, kayaks, volleyball courts and lawn games. The campground feels exceptionally safe, and well tended. You're guided to your campsite upon arrival and all the amenities you might need are available for purchase including firewood, ice, and laundromat facilities. While the spaces may be a little tight there's pretty view Of the lake to enjoy and a real old fashion neighborly type of vibe. Not an iPhone or electronic device to be seen! Everyone was out actually playing, doing things, and talking to each other. There's plenty of wildlife to be seen, and not to be disappointed we saw one of the largest freshwater turtles we ever seen in our life of visiting here. Campground offers fish cleaning facility and anything you need to wrap and prepare your fish for a tasty dinner at the campsite. We are fortunate to have found this campground and hope to return again in the future. Nearby bike paths offer plenty of recreation outside the campground as well. Proximity to downtown Is less than 10 minutes with plenty of restaurants, shopping, and sightseeing.

Enjoy the very best of both worlds when you book your vacation at the Fox Lake Campground, which is…read morethe perfect vacation resort! You get the privacy of a luxury home on the lake and all the amenities you desire. Experience life on the lakeshore any way you choose: Boats, kayaks, fishing, swimming, water games, and so much more are available for guests at Fox Lake Campground. You will make so many happy memories there and you may never want to leave! You will be surrounded by the gorgeous forest and enjoy lake views that feel like your own private paradise. You will enjoy all the comforts of home and be able to truly relax while you are there. Forgot to pack something? No problem! Fox Lake Campground has a store onsite that will probably have everything you need and loads of what you want. If you decide to return to city life during your stay you can! They are close to the downtown area of Bemidji, which has tons of activities to indulge in as well, so you don't have to compromise! You really can have it all here, so book your site today and enjoy your spring, summer, or fall by the beautiful Fox Lake. I can't wait to go back and say another huge THANKS to Amanda and Mark for creating such a perfect vacation paradise. I think you will love Fox Lake Campground as much as I do and I hope you make lots of happy memories there!

I don't even know where to begin. I have spent every summer here since I was a kid. The resort…read moreowners are people I consider family and always welcomed us with a smile which later is followed up with a golf cart ride down the hill to catch up with us. This place will always hold a special place in my heart. It is truly my favorite place on the planet to be. Since they have downgraded the amount of campers it has been an even better place to because everyone out there is like family and care about one another. They genuinely trust their campers and are very family oriented. I would give this place ten stars if I could.

From the owner: We are a four-generation family orientated campground helping families make memories that will last…read morea lifetime! We have a beautiful sand beach that stretches 1500 ft.! King Kong playground system that keeps your kids busy, sand volleyball court, 2 basketball courts and another school swing set. We provide garbage, sewer and water, there is a fish cleaning house on the premises along with storage sheds for your boat, jet ski or pontoon. We have 35 seasonal lots and a seasonal cabin. Please stop by to say “hi”!

nice cozy clean campground tent or full hook-ups. boat dock w/ access to 3 lakes. free canoeing…read more updated bathhouse with showers. full laundry. playgrounds and in ground pool (new 2014), barn arcade. snacks (ice cream, pizza, etc..) Manger is very friendly great hospitably.

The Chippewa National forest is huge with excellent kayaking possibilities. My campsite had a small…read morechannel running behind it where I could leave my kayak when not on the water. The campsites are spacious and spread out so you can't hear the next campsite. The ranger comes by occasionally but doesn't bother you. Dead wood is abundant in the trees and you are allowed to forage for down dead branches. Fire pits with grates, picnic tables at your campsite and clean pit toilets are located conveniently throughout the campground. Well water is available near the fish cleaning station and there is a dumpster near the exit. I had a wonderful week here and plan to return in the future. Remember if you pack it in pack it out. Leave your campsite better than you found it. I pretty much had the forest to myself during the week.

Although this campground is mostly for RVs we were tenting it. The sites and facilities were fine…read more But what made the place outstanding was the customer service the owners provided. From emailing us directions, to keeping the office open after hours, and ultimately hosting the entire campground at their home during a tornado alert, the owners always went the extra mile.