Surrounded by the Superior National Forest and easy walking or paddling distance to the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, we are the most remote drive-in resort in northern Minnesota. Here you’re sure to enjoy the near-by hiking trails, kayaking, paddle boating, canoeing, FISHING, or just sitting lakeside and taking in the view. We welcome your 4-legged friends as well. Visit our website for more!

Immerse yourself in Northern Minnesota comfort at Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center, a stunning choice in Ely, MN hotels. Located in the scenic Up North wilderness, our four-season resort boasts comfortable, spacious lodgings and stunning panoramic views of Shagawa Lake. Whether you’ve come to Ely for a family vacation, a much-deserved getaway, or a productive business retreat, Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center provides a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Grand Ely Lodge experience starts with our wide array of services and amenities. Take a refreshing dip in our indoor pool, or warm up and soothe tired muscles in our whirlpool and sauna. Traveling with children is easy and fun—entertain the kids with hours of fun outdoors or in our on-site game room. After days spent snowshoeing or afternoons spent hiking the Trezona Trail, you can enjoy all-day dining at the Evergreen Restaurant and refreshing beverages with a view at the Antlers Lounge; at both restaurants, children ten and under eat for free at every meal. After activities, you’ll love to unwind in our guest rooms, boasting the most comfortable and relaxing accommodations among Ely, MN resorts.

We are a small family-run resort with only nine cabins, so we specialize in the personal touch. We offer beautiful two and three-bedroom spacious log cabins overlooking Garden Lake. We invite you to enjoy the great outdoors, listen to the loons, soak up the scenery, spy on the wildlife, watch a beautiful sunset, and join us for a peaceful, relaxing vacation!

The River Point Resort & Outfitting Co is a premier Minnesota resort and outfitting company. Located deep within the tranquil wooded beauty and clean, fresh waters of the Superior National Forest lies one of the finest Ely Minnesota resorts with cabin rentals and great fishing located where the Kawishiwi River joins Birch Lake at the doorstep of the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. If you want a “rush” or are in a rush to do absolutely nothing, consider an Ely Minnesota resorts vacation, and Ely MN cabin rentals at River Point Resort® & Outfitting Co. Offering something for everyone from active sports to relaxation. Escaping the tranquility of your Minnesota resorts vacations…at River Point Resort® …will open your eyes to a new world in harmony with nature. One where granite crags and towering timbers dominate the skyline. One where crowds of people are replaced with peace and serenity.

Wilderness Wind offers the opportunity for transformative nature experiences that teach listening, connection, cooperation, and environmental responsibility. Wilderness Wind offers Lakeside cabins and outfitting for trips into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Stony Ridge Resort is a family operated resort located just north of Ely, on the south side of Shagawa Lake. Stony Ridge offers rustic log cabins with the modern conveniences of home. We also offer RV and tent sites with water and electric hook-ups and of course, an awesome view of scenic Shagawa Lake. Shagawa Lake is a 2000 acre designated Walleye lake with no slots. It is stocked every 3 years with an average of 2.9 million fry. It also has very strong natural reproduction; this would explain the DNR’s 29.11 Walleyes per gill net! Shore lunch you ask? How about 26 islands to choose from. Stony Ridge Bait & Tackle Shop is a throw back to the “good ole days” with much to see and of course, we have everything to meet your fishing needs. Stony Ridge Café is very popular with Elyite’s (locals) as they refer to it as “Ely’s Best Kept Secret”. Our award winning café features over 50 gourmet burgers and our “Famous Stuffed Hashbrowns”. Stop in and give us a visit, we look forward to seeing you!

Arrowhead RV Resort is Big Rig Friendly Resort nestled in the heart of Ely, Minnesota. We are on 20 beautiful treed and landscaped acres close to the BWCA. Arrowhead has 23 full service sites (water, sewer, electric and Wi-Fi). We offer a clean, safe, easy hook-ups. We are an all season park and offer 10 sites with winterized hook-ups for fun winter camping. Easy access to groomed snowmobile and ski trails.