We have stayed at Swan Lake Resort & Campground for the last 3 years maybe a bit longer. Making…read morereservations is easy and when you can't find your confirmation emails they are very quick to respond to your emails! Its a beautiful place lots of trees and birds singing. We camp but we have had friends stay in the cabins. We stayed in the wooded sites kindling is our favorite, big sites easy to pull thru and lots of space for the dog to hang out too. Fire pit is always cleaned up and looking nice. Water and sewer hook up area is clean and looks nice too! We have stayed in the sites facing the lake too and those are nice as well. I have heard the lake is beautiful but we have not been out on the lake yet! We always look forward to our next stay!

This is a fantastic campground. There are quite a few seasonal RV sites but also plenty of short…read moreterm spots for RVs and tents. There are also some cabins. The resort is quiet and well maintained. The owners are laid back but also attentive to any questions or needs. We will be back and highly recommend for your camping adventures.

The cabins are clean and well stocked. owners are very nice and helpfu! The grounds are clean and…read morequiet!

Really enjoyed this rustic/cozy restaurant. The Prime Rib dinner was very good. My wife had the…read morewalleye fish and chips. She loved it. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star is purely personal. Both the cream and straight horseradish were mediocre. The sour cream for the baked potatoe was served in a tube. The portions were very good. And, the service was great.

The campsite was rather congested with not a large amount of privacy. The hiking itself was fairly…read moremild as we bounced along these glacial lakes and valleys. We brought our pup with us and she enjoyed it too. A great place for a more mild hiking experience, still with nice views.

What a gem! Tented here for two chilly fall nights. There is a nice lake with canoe and kayak…read morerentals, and a nice beach. Trails go around the lake, through the woods, and into the gorgeous rolling prairie hills. The campground isn't huge, which means the park never feels too crowded. I hope to visit again sometime in the summer when I can take better advantage of the lake. It's also only ~2.5 hrs from the Cities, so would also make a nice day destination for some hiking if camping isn't your thing.

We were vacationing in the area and were looking to rent a pontoon boat for a few hours. We lucked…read moreinto finding Lake Carlos Marina as we had a fantastic experience. The boat was pretty much a no frills 20' pontoon that worked very well and to be honest, had seen its fair share of time on the water. It operated flawlessly and handled very well. Because it wasn't in pristine condition I wasn't overly concerned about every little thing my kids did. Had it been a brand new boat I would have been nervous about anything that they did. We had a small issue with our swimming ladder for getting back onto the boat. We swung by the marina and they hooked us up with a ladder that worked much better. My family had a fantastic time on the boat, their staff was super helpful and friendly, and if we're back in the area again we would ABSOLUTELY rent from them again.

Renters BEWARE!!! Not an ethical business!!…read more Employee who clearly had limited training was left in charge of the business. The water crafts they rent have no safety gauges to include water depth-finder, fuel gauge, trim gaug. Then, they charge renters for chips/dings to props, because they can't effectively raise the trim based on water depth. They told us they intentionally disconnect all gauges because they drain the battery. Also, if you run out of gas (because you have no idea how much gas is even in the boat - no operable gauge), they charge $80-$120 service fee to come and put gas in the boat. Lastly, when we expressed concern about the lack of operable gauges, and safety concerns on our specific pontoon, the young man who was left in charge said he would process a specific refund amount. Instead he charged us an additional $118 For a gift card! What?!?! Then it took over an hour and a half for the owner to show up - after several calls, and the owner sending other young kids to try to help. He finally refunded the fraudulent charge for the gift card, and the refund, only to REVERSE both after we left, so we were being charged the full amount PLUS an additional $118 for a gift card purchase we never made and never received. Our credit card company confirmed the credit and refund were reversed. We tried to file a claim with the sheriffs office for fraudulent credit card activity. They told us they went out to the business and he showed them his system where he credited our account. The sheriff believed him and told us, if he doesn't refund the fraudulent charge, we need to hire an attorney and take him to small claims court. I wonder how many others he has done this to... look at the other reviews and find out.

Mike & Jamie were fantastic hosts. Had a memorable afternoon on the lake with 12 family members…read morefrom 9 to 50 yrs old with most of us were first time for surfing. Mike did a great job making sure everyone was a master before the end of the trip. We will be back again next year!!

An absolutely wonderful time! The yoga was definitely worth getting up early for. It was the best…read morestart to my day I've had in a long time. I wish I was from here because I would do it all the time! :D

My husband and I enjoyed our little cabin on Lake Victoria. It was steps from the shore and had…read moremany docks for fishing, tying up your boat or jumping in for a swim. The beach was shallow and great for small children who love to play in the water. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards available for guests and I even did a few bounces on the water trampoline (I had to try it!). The cabin was modern and tastefully decorated. It had everything we needed for a four day get-away. Raj was on-site, answered text messages promptly and made our stay enjoyable. I would 100% recommend Lake Victoria Resort.

From the owner: Lake Victoria Resort is a traditional MN family resort on the Alexandria chain of lakes which…read moreoffers great pan, walleye and bass fishing. Our lakeside cabins offer your family a relaxing affordable getaway includes a beach, water trampoline, water toys and marked swim area. Open May thru September. Early and late season discounts offered!

I love this lake :D…read more Low boat traffic, good people, a sandy beach on the south shore, and good fishing! You'll find plenty of Northern Pike, Sunnies, Crappies, Bass, and the occasional Walleye. Lake Maud is a hidden paradise!

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”!