From Virginia, MN follow US HWY 53 north to MN HWY 169 (Ely/Babbitt Exit). Follow MN HWY 169 northeast 18 miles to SLC CTY RD 77 (Angus Rd). Turn left on SLC CTY RD 77, travel two miles, turn right on SLC CTY RD 104, two miles to FBRC driveway.
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Fortune Bay Resort is the northwood’s premier vacation destination. The resort, which includes an 80 slip marina and RV Park, is nestled in a mature forest on the shores of beautiful Lake Vermilion. It offers a variety of activities including boating, canoeing, fishing, golf, outdoor games, walking trails, cross country skiing, access to snowmobile trails. the Bois Forte Heritage Museum & Gift Shop, full-service conference center, 24 hour gaming including blackjack, poker, slot machines, video poker & keno, bingo. We also offer an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, child pool, and exercise room.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 9:00am - 3:00am
- Tuesday: 9:00am - 3:00am
- Wednesday: 9:00am - 3:00am
- Thursday: 9:00am - 3:00am
- Friday: 9:00am - 3:00am
- Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00am
- Sunday: 9:00am - 3:00am
Rates
- Daily camping maximum: $50.00
- Daily camping minimum: $20.00
- Daily indoor maximum: $400.00
- Daily indoor minimum: $89.00
Members of the Wild Edge Players Club qualify for discounts based on gaming promotions or levels of play.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Casino
- Evening entertainment (regularly scheduled)
- Exercise room
- High-speed Internet available
- Laundry facilities
- Located on a lake or river
- Lounge/bar/tavern on-site
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Whirlpool (centrally located)
- WiFi
On-Site Recreation
- Bicycle rental
- Bike trail
- Canoes or kayaks available
- Cross-country ski trail (groomed)
- Dock space/slips/mooring buoys
- Fishing boat motors available
- Fishing boats available
- Fishing guides available
- Fishing launches/charters
- Golf course
- Hiking trail
- Ice fishing houses
- Indoor pool
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Pontoon boat(s) available
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Snowshoes available
Indoor Lodging Amenities
- Accessible to disabled
- Bridal suite(s)
- Discount packages mid-week
- Fireplace in room(s)
- Kitchen/kitchenette(s)
- Pets allowed in indoor unit(s)
- Whirlpool in room(s)
Group Accommodations
- Accommodations for tour groups of 40 or more
Resort Plans
- American (3 meals)
- Housekeeping (self catering)
Green Practices
- Air quality improvements
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
- Water conservation/wastewater management plan
Lodging Capacity
- Number of hotel/motel rooms: 173
- Total indoor lodging units available in winter: 173
- Total number of indoor lodging units: 173
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to disabled
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Number/Type of Campsites
- Total number of campsites: 36
- Total number of campsites available in winter: 16
Campground Features
- 50 amp
- Camping accessible to disabled
- Electric
- Flush toilets in campground
- Hookups available in winter
- Hot showers in campground
- Lodge/central building
- Pets allowed in campsite
- Pull-through sites
- Sanitary dump station
- Secluded campsites
- Sewer
- Water
Campground Type
- Private Campgrounds
Length of Stay
- Daily rental available
- Daily site rental
- Extended stay facility
- Weekend rental available
Meetings & Conferences
- Banquet facilities maximum capacity: 425
- Catering available
- Exhibit space (sq ft): 10,000
- Facility accommodates meetings for 30 or more
- Largest meeting room (sq ft): 5,300
- Meeting/convention facilities maximum capacity: 425
- Number of meeting rooms: 10
- On-site catering required
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Based on 216 reviews
The hotel desk people were delightful and our room was clean, even though a bit worn. What they don't tell you when booking is that they take your temperature before you can even get to the parking...
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869karic,
September 8, 2020
Room with jacuzzi: The room we stayed in must have been one of the older rooms. The refrigerator, microwave and jacuzzi all worked, which was a plus. There was no balcony, which was disappointing as...
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DVL63,
August 4, 2020
I have been going up to Fortune Bay for years and years for our annual party and also in the summer we take our boat over in the summer. However never again, I am sorry to say that word of mouth...
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69kban,
January 16, 2020
We stayed at the resort for a couple of days in July we had a really nice time the room was very clean, meals we good. We were even able to make a reservation for the seafood night. The only draw...
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Myrtle D,
October 9, 2019
Our room had a beautiful view from the balcony. It didn't cost that much more to enjoy having a porch with a premium room. We had a wonderful time in July with our grandkids. So my husband and I...
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Nancy F,
September 20, 2019
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