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Rainbow Resort

36571 County Hwy 35
Waubun, MN 56589
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Phone: 218-734-2241
Toll Free: 888-734-1140
Fax: 218-734-2240
info@rainbowresort.com

Type: Accommodations
Located On Lake(s)/River(s): Elbow, Little Bemidji, OTTER TAIL
Open: Year-Round

A year round Family Vacation Resort and Conference Center with more than 500 acres of land and one mile of shoreline bordering two lakes and a scenic river. A great venue for group retreats and business conferences as well as family reunions. Please see our website www.rainbowresort.com. Rainbow Resort specializes in great year around getaways, whether it is a small group, family reunions, business/group retreats or camp. There are 13 lakeside Cabins and Vacation Homes, all include lakefront decks, The 3 & 4 bedroom vacation homes have two baths, dishwashers & gas fireplaces. All have great views of the lake. Three are wheelchair accessible; these Vacation Lake Homes include roll-in showers and wheelchair accessibility to the lake. Our large group complexes sleep up to 24 persons. We have a Lodge with snacks and a short order grill or a meal package can be arranged. Wi-Fi is available in the lodge and also in the recreation room. Added resort amenities are a campground, sauna, showers, guest laundry, playground, disc golf, hiking & biking trails. We have more than 23K of on-site groomed resort owned XC Ski trails. Groomed for both classic and skate skiing. Winter rental equipment include skis, snowshoes, ice skates and fish house. Itasca State Park, Mississippi Headwaters is just 1/2 hr. drive. The resort is located right on a network of hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails in a heavily forested area. Rental equipment available in the summer include boats, motors & pontoon. Free use of kayaks, canoes and paddleboats. we offer organized childrens activities Mon-Fri. The clear springfed lake is located on Little Bemidji Lake connecting to Elbow Lake,with excellent fishing. Fish species include walleye,crappies, sunfish,large mouth bass, perch & northern pike The Lake is also great for swimming & all water related sports. Located on the western slopes of the Laurentian Divide in forested area just 20 m. from the Headwaters of the Mississippi River at Itasca State Park and on the north boundary of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. Detroit Lakes, Park Rapids and Shooting Star Casino are just a 3/4 hour drive.The Resort grounds are spacious, beautiful & child friendly with more than 500 acres and one mile of shoreline bordering two lakes and a scenic river.

Additional Details

On-Site Facilities & Services

  • Located on a Lake or River
  • High Speed Internet Available
  • Children's Programs (scheduled, supervised)
  • Restaurant
  • Exercise Room
  • Sauna
  • Grocery/Supply Store
  • Laundry Facilities
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On-Site Recreation

  • Swimming Beach
  • Fishing Boats Available
  • Canoes or Kayaks Available
  • Hiking Trail
  • Bike Trail
  • Lake/River Access (Boat Ramp)
  • Dock Space/Slips/Mooring Buoys
  • Fishing Boat Motors Available
  • Fishing Guides Available
  • Pontoon Boat(s) Available
  • Playground
  • Ice Fishing Houses
  • Cross Country Ski Trail (groomed)
  • Cross Country Ski Rental
  • Snowmobile Trail (groomed)
  • Snowshoes Available
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Indoor Lodging Amenities

  • Accessible to disabled
  • Open in Fall
  • Open in Winter
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette(s)
  • Fireplace in Room(s)
  • Discount Packages Mid-Week
  • Secluded Individual Cabin(s) or Unit(s)
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Accommodations Policies

  • Open to the general public, no membership required
  • Accommodations for tour groups of 40 or more
  • Unit(s) that accommodate groups of 10+ people

Directions

  • Directions to Facility / Event: We are about 220 miles northwest of the Twin Cities (see our website for directions), 80 miles northeast of Fargo-Moorhead, just 1/2 hour from Itasca State Park and the headwaters of the Mississippi River.

Rates

  • Daily Indoor Minimum: 58
  • Daily Indoor Maximum: 402
  • Weekly Indoor Minimum: 580
  • Weekly Indoor Maximum: 2010
  • Daily Camping Minimum: 40
  • Weekly Camping Minimum: 200
  • Additional Rate Information: Please check our website www.rainbowresort.com for cabin, campsite, and equipment rental rates as well as our guide services and our various guest policies. Children 5 years and under stay free when with their parents or guardians.
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Resort Plans

  • Housekeeping
  • American Plan (3 meals)
  • American Modified (2 meals)

Lodging Capacity

  • Number of cabins: 13
  • Number of cabins available in winter: 13
  • TOTAL number of indoor lodging units: 13
  • TOTAL indoor lodging units available in winter: 13
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Length of Stay

  • Daily Rental Available
  • Weekend Rental Available
  • Weekly Rental Available
  • Split Weeks Available
  • Daily site rental
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Campground Features

  • Electric
  • Water
  • Sewer
  • Open in fall
  • Camping Accessible to disabled
  • Flush toilets in campground
  • Group camp facilities
  • Hot showers in campground
  • Lodge/central building
  • Secluded campsites
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Number/Type of Campsites

  • TOTAL number of campsites: 8
  • TOTAL number of campsites available in winter: 8

Meetings & Conferences

  • Facility accommodates meetings for 30 or more
  • Meeting/Convention Facilities (maximum capacity): 45
  • Banquet Facilities (maximum capacity): 45

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