Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting

Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting

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Teton Lodge upstairs loft sleeps additional 4-6 guests comfortably with great views of Lake Kabetogama, Minnesota on the grounds of Northern Lights Resort centrally located to explore Voyageurs National Park
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Yellowstone Loft custom fully equipped kitchen
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#1 of 2 resorts in Kabetogama
Location
4.9
Rooms
4.8
Value
4.7
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.9
Sleep Quality
4.8
Women-owned
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Looking for a place to stay near Voyageurs National Park on Lake Kabetogama? Then look no further than Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting, a romantic resort that brings the best of Kabetogama to your doorstep. You’ll enjoy relaxing to great lake views and comfortable, private cabins that offer a well equipped kitchen, decks with patio furniture and grills for a BBQ. You can stay connected during your stay as Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting offers guests free unlimited WiFi & Free parking on site for guests with a vehicle. Voyageurs is best seen by boat. NLRO is the areas largest outfitter we equip you to explore the best of the area. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out The Rocky Ledge and Kettle Falls Hotel Dining, for local dining that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting as you experience everything Kabetogama and exploring Voyageurs National Park chain of lakes has to offer.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Sauna
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Beach
Badminton
Kids stay free
Books, DVDs, music for children
Secured parking
Wifi
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Bicycles available
Boating
Canoeing
Game room
Hiking
Horseback riding
Ski rentals
Skiing
Water sport equipment rentals
Fishing
Karaoke
Patio
Table tennis
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Waterslide
Board games / puzzles
Video game console
Children's playground
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Car hire
Banquet room
Massage
BBQ facilities
Convenience store
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shared lounge / TV area
Shops
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
First aid kit
Umbrella
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Room features
Air purifier
Private beach
Additional bathroom
Dining area
Fireplace
Coffee / tea maker
Extra long beds
Walk-in shower
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Private bathrooms
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Kitchenware
Sofa bed
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Room types
Landmark view
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family
Languages Spoken
English

Location

10179 Bay Club Dr, Kabetogama, MN 56669-8061
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Vicki C wrote a review Jul 2022
Florence, Arizona
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
To stay at Northern Lights Resort is an experience everyone should try once, and if your family is like ours we bet it will turn into a repeat visit! We stayed at the Bear Lodge, it was wonderful lakeside cabin with a screen porch and very well equipped. We haven’t slept that good in a long time.

The Voyageurs lake area area was experiencing a flood this spring, something no one had anticipated. To see the staff working, carrying sandbags to save docks and buildings and still providing top of the line service for the guests that were staying in the cabins was truly inspiring and very appreciated.

Tracy kept a "can do" positive face of the business while the entire time she continued to work from daylight well into dark to do damage control on the property. She never gave up, she built a game plan, doing the best for the guests services while holding flood waters back.

When the waters receded she put on a concert with her dear friend and musician Mark Joseph, from what I hear it’s not his first trip nor will it be the last. The cabins are now all running to capacity with lots of fish coming in to make the nightly fish fries a success. In addition to nice cabin and boat rentals, they even clean your fish for you!

We plan to return hopefully soon to soak up the 5 Star hospitality this Resort offers and the unparalleled privacy and beauty in the heart of Voyageurs National Park on Lake Kabetogama.

Thanks for a great time Tracy and Steve! We plan to be back again and already making plans to do so.

Brian and Vicki
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Andrew B wrote a review Sep 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Everything was great, Tracy was very friendly and helpful. We rented a powerboat and got to explore the lake and have a lot of fun on some hikes you get to by boat, without anybody else there.

Tracy helped advise us on where to travel in the lake and we would recommend Northern Lights Resort for anyone visiting Lake Kabetogama and the Voyageurs national park area.
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Date of stay: September 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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David W wrote a review Jun 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had a great stay at Northern Lights Resort. The facilities were extremely good and the Staff and Owners were very friendly. We hope to return in two years. Our cabins were equipped with everything that we need to cook our own meals.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Amy B wrote a review Jul 2023
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Cabins were wonderful, resort could use some clean up outside and pictures on website are misleading. No water trampoline , playground and beach not well kept. Lodge area needs some organization and bring own yard games there’s are all old nothing new . Staff was friendly
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Date of stay: July 2023
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Jennifer P wrote a review Jun 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My parents and I traveled to Northern Lights Resort, never having been on Lake Kabetogama before. We LOVED the resort, the lake and the whole area! Such a great trip! Tracy the owner and all the resort employees were so nice and helpful to point us to fishing spots or destinations on the map, as well as restaurants and places to visit nearby. We spent walleye opener there and had a great time, as well as I caught my biggest walleye! We also rented a boat and they were all the nicest rental boats I've ever seen at a resort. Everything was great! I definitely plan to be back!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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lmorgan138 wrote a review Dec 2022
Dayton, Ohio
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
What a great vacation! My sister and her husband and I had a blast. It is absolutely beautiful here. We had the cabin Muskie, and it was a great cabin. You had a deck, a middle deck with a table and then down by the lake you had chairs around a firepit and a picnic table. And a dock. There was a full kitchen and a table with 4 chairs. Living room with a huge couch and a recliner.
We rented a pontoon boat for two days and fished and went around the huge lake. The weather was perfect! There are places to stop around the lake. Be sure to get a map the area and you can also download an app that is like wayz on the lake.
One thing that was totally awesome was that we were there when the northern lights appeared. We saw them the first night and I wish I had a picture of them on my camera but that is a long story. They were sighted each night but while Sundays was the peak and you saw green, the other nights were mostly white.
This was definitely the great north woods! Totally awesome.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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greg c wrote a review Jun 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our group is a fishing group we have been staying in the caribou for fishing opener six years in a row very nice accommodations (2022 already booked). World class fishing Tracy and Steve treat us like family very nice people. You can enjoy the excellent service from staff members or you can do your own thing very flexible. The resort in my opinion, is one of the best on kab, we plan to make it our long standing tradition. I would recommend to anyone.

Thank you Tracy and Steve for the memories !
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Date of stay: May 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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A K wrote a review Oct 2024
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Northern Lights Resort and Outfitters is a beautiful, wooded property near one of the visitor centers of Voyageurs National Park. The cozy, clean cabins offer a comfortable stay, perfect for those seeking a rustic retreat in nature. The convenient location makes it an excellent base for exploring the park.
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Date of stay: October 2024
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Traveled with family
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James K wrote a review Jun 2023
Wisconsin
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We've been going to Northern Lights for over a decade, and it never disappoints. Northern Lights Resort & Outfitters is an amazing northwoods destination for those seeking a beautiful, peaceful & soul renewing vacation. Tracy, Steve & their staff are top notch!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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CJVandy wrote a review Oct 2020
Clive, Iowa
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Had a great time fishing, fantastic cabins and the help there really did a great job. Availability of renting boats and going out fishing every day is great. Sure made my nine hour travel worthwhile. Stayed at the Caribou cottage great screened in front porch. I highly recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Rox133 asked a question Oct 2023
Columbia, Missouri19 contributions6 helpful votes
we are wanting to see the Northern Lights. What time of year should we come?
RakkasanVeteran asked a question Mar 2018
St. Augustine, Florida57 contributions47 helpful votes
Do they rent boats/motors?
Answer from TracyDee-UpNorth
Kabetogama, Minnesota26 contributions13 helpful votes
Hello! Yes, the resort rents a variety of boats. Including: Fishing boats, pontoon boats, fish & ski boats and boats to paddle. Guests may also use the canoes or kayaks free of charge. A full list of boat rentals is on the business website. Thanks for your interest! Tracy
Lou W wrote a tip Sep 2018
Bonita Springs, Florida4 contributions7 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"We stayed in Eagles Nest, very cute and functional. Our friends stayed in the larger lodge- slept 16+ a true log cabin lodge!"
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Sherry P wrote a tip Sep 2018
West Linn, Oregon1,059 contribution301 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"The Muskie Cabin is quiet and private."
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Jackie E wrote a tip Jun 2018
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"alot of the cabins offer excellent sunset views"
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Cindy B wrote a tip Sep 2017
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Best view and access to Lake Kabetogoama"
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cjgpc wrote a tip Sep 2017
Pine City, Minnesota1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The cabins right on the lake are reserved quickly so plan ahead!"
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LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting
Which popular attractions are close to Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting?
Nearby attractions include Voyageurs National Park (1.7 miles), Lake Kabetogama (1.6 miles), and Ellsworth Rock Gardens (4.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and kids activities.
Which room amenities are available at Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting?
Top room amenities include a refrigerator, an additional bathroom, and a dining area.
What food & drink options are available at Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, free instant coffee, and an outdoor dining area during their stay.
Is parking available at Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Rocky Ledge, Kettle Falls Hotel Dining, and Sandy Point Lodge.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lake view available here.
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