Looking for some family fun on a lake near Fargo? Check out these lake resorts near Fargo & Moorhead!
Lake Resorts Near Fargo
Fair Hills Resort
Address: 24270 Co Hwy 20, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Drive Length: 55 minutes
This all-inclusive resort is in nearby Detroit Lakes, between Pelican Lake and the Wildflower Golf Course. This family-friendly spot provides the opportunity for beach days, golf outings, and all kinds of recreation activities, lessons, and classes. And the Fair Hills Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Best Western Premier: The Lodge on Lake Detroit
Address: 1200 E Shore Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Drive Length: 55 minutes
This waterfront hotel is on the shores of Big Detroit Lake, located just off Highway 10. It has a spa, indoor pool, and hot tub. And is conveniently located near Downtown Detroit Lakes with many fun things to do, including nearby rental for paddleboards, jet skis, and mountain bikes.
East Silent Lake Resort
Address: 30424 410th St, Dent, MN 56528
Drive Length: 1 hour
Just an hour southeast of Fargo, East Silent Lake Resort is located on a quiet country road in Otter Tail Lakes Country. Choose from traditional resort cabins, guest rooms and suites, or vacation homes as your options for lodging. With a Children’s Program and youth activities, plus social events for the whole family and casual dining options, this is a great spot for a vacation close to home!
Arrowwood Resort
Address: 2100 Arrowwood Ln, Alexandria, MN 56308
Drive Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Located on Lake Darling in Northern Minnesota, this nature-inspired resort offers suites, townhomes, and cottages. It has onsite dining, a spa, and golf course. And also an indoor water park with four-story-tall waterslides, a lazy river, whirlpool spa, kids play fort with water blasters and geysers, basketball shootout, and a lily pad water walk.
This property boasts beautiful lake views, a full-service marina, and plenty of activities to keep the whole family busy.
Chase on the Lake
Address: 502 Cleveland Blvd W, Walker, MN 56484
Drive Length: 2 hours
On Leech Lake in Northern Minnesota, this classic Northwoods Lake Resort offers numerous amenities including a spa, indoor pool, onsite restaurant, bar, and patio dining.
It’s a great place for the family to gather and relax, or to pursue adventure. Resort activities include fishing, biking, boating, and golfing. Or venture just outside the resort to explore the quaint downtown of Walker, MN.
Cragun’s Resort
Address: 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401
Drive Length: 2 hours 35 minutes
On Gull Lake with a mile-long sandy beach, this is a place to make memories with the whole family. They offer lakeside dining and lots of lodging options, including classic cabins. Many activities are available including boating, fishing, biking, beach volleyball, and Gull Lake cruises on the yacht. And for golf, check out scenic Cragun’s Legacy Courses.
Grandview Lodge
Address:23521 Nokomis Ave, Nisswa, MN 56468
Drive Length: 2 hours 30 minutes
Established in 1916, Grand View Lodge is located on the shores of Gull Lake in Nisswa, MN. This location offers a variety of options for vacation lodging and visitors can enjoy the privacy, scenic views, and bike trails.
Located on 2,500 feet of sandy beach, this large property houses a spa, golf course, eight dining venues (including a pub and pizza place), and kids club. The waterpark features a waterslide, outdoor hot tub, 110-foot indoor waterslide, connecting swimming pools, two hot tubs, three fountains, and two water guns.
Timberlake Lodge
Address: 144 SE 17th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Drive Length: 3 hours 15 minutes
Enjoy the beauty of North Minnesota at this Grand Rapids, MN resort. The lodge is a craftsman-style building with 84 unique guest rooms. Featuring a complimentary hot breakfast at their onsite restaurant and also the Grand Splash waterpark with its kiddie pool, jumbo hot tub, and body slide that circles outside the building. This is a dog-friendly hotel that offers fishing, golfing, and biking opportunities nearby.
Thumper Pond Resort
Address: 300 Thumper Lodge Rd, Ottertail, MN 56571
Drive Length:1 hour 30 minutes
Lake and forest views abound at this Northern Minnesota resort. It has an indoor waterpark with two three-story water slides, an activity pool with basketball hoops, volleyball net, and a big whirlpool. And a zero entry activity pool is perfect for younger kids. Other resort amenities include an 18-hole golf course, an onsite restaurant, and a spa.
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