Minnesota has so much to offer the outdoor enthusiast as well as the person who loves to dine out and enjoy entertainment. While Minnesota has earned quite the reputation for its frigid winter temperatures and heavy snowfall, it is actually filled with things to do during the summer months. With so many resorts in Minnesota, whether playing at the casino or going camping, there is something for everyone. In Cloquet and Barnum specifically, many resorts are just waiting to be enjoyed.
The Big Lake Resort is a resort for campers and offers not only the stunning scenery of Minnesota’s nature-filled backdrop but also so many things to do around the area. You can go skiing at Spirit Mountain or whitewater rafting on the Midway River. The resort is also next to Big Lake, where you can swim to your heart's content. Whitewater paddling is offered on the Cloquet River as well. You can golf at the Big Lake Golf Course or go fishing. During the summer the temperatures are perfect, usually in the 80s with overnight lows usually dipping only to the 50s. Also nearby are Moose Lake and Jay Cooke state parks. Many come to camp at the resort just for its close proximity to Moose Lake State Park. A warning: June is the wettest month, with typically lots of precipitation, so when you book, keep that in mind if you prefer to camp at the resort during the summer.
The Big Lake Resort
979 Cary Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
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The Black Bear Casino Resort offers a state-of-the-art gaming floor, with 2,000 slot machines, blackjack high-limit areas, bingo and pull tabs. The resort offers relaxation as well with its new 12-story hotel tower designed for the ultimate in comfort. The tower has 250 rooms with amenities such as giant flat-screen TVs, a pool, the Buckskin & Beads gift shop and tanning. Additionally, you can enjoy live music and comedy shows at the Cobalt Cabaret. The restaurant is the Seven Fires Steakhouse. The Black Bear Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course set in the woodlands of northern Minnesota. Some features include a driving range, two practice greens, GPS-equipped golf carts and more. The clubhouse has a pro shop to purchase apparel and accessories, plus a snack bar with a deck overlooking the course. You may also enroll in lessons with PGA professionals, who are available by appointment. Lastly, you can take in entertainment with top-rated recording acts at the Otter Creek Event Center.
Black Bear Casino Resort
1785 Highway 210
P.O. Box 777
Carlton, MN 55718-0777
1-888-771-0777
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At Park Lake Resort you will have access to the very popular fishing lake, park and the north woods of Minnesota. The resort offers accommodations for the seasoned hunter to the avid snowmobile racer in the winter, and the resort is very close to the Black Bear Casino—just minutes away. Park Lake Resort offers a lakeside casual restaurant with a full menu and a full bar. The campground consists of 27 seasonal areas can accommodate RV campers or tents. The resort also offers furnished two-bedroom cabins that range in price. A deck surrounds the cabins, and they have gas fireplaces. The maximum capacity per cabin is six adults. During the summer months you may also choose from the three-bedroom cabins starting in May. Call ahead for reservations.
Park Lake Resort & Campground
County Road 7
Barnum, MN 55707
218-389-6935
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