From Duluth, take #53 N through Virginia. Past Virginia, take #169 North. Stay on #169 through Ely. Just past Ely, turn right on Co Rd #16. This road is also called Kawishiwi Trail. We are 5 miles down County Rd. #16.
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Timber Trail Lodge located is located on a chain of four lakes with direct access to the Boundary Waters. We have modern housekeeping cabins, motel,and are a full service canoe outfitter. Professional guide service is available, with several fishing packages to choose from. We offer naturalist activities, day canoe trips, boat/motor & canoe rental, tow services, and are prepared to meet all your vacation needs. Discounts for mentioning Explore MN.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
- Sunday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Rates
- Daily indoor maximum: $350.00
- Daily indoor minimum: $95.00
- Weekly indoor maximum: $3700.00
- Weekly indoor minimum: $550.00
Winter and off season specials available.
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Seasonality
- Open in fall
- Open in winter
- Open in summer
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Children's programs (scheduled, supervised)
- Evening entertainment (regularly scheduled)
- High-speed Internet available
- Located on a lake or river
- Sauna
- WiFi
On-Site Recreation
- 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
- Hiking trail
- Lake/river access (boat ramp)
- Outfitting for overnight canoe trips
- Playground
- Pontoon boat(s) available
- Snowmobile trail (groomed)
- Swimming beach
Indoor Lodging Amenities
- Accessible to disabled
- Air conditioned units available
- Discount packages mid-week
- Fireplace in room(s)
- Kitchen/kitchenette(s)
- Pets allowed in indoor unit(s)
- Secluded individual cabin(s) or unit(s)
- Whirlpool in room(s)
Group Accommodations
- Accommodations for tour groups of 40 or more
- Unit(s) that accommodate groups of 10+ people
Resort Plans
- Housekeeping (self catering)
Green Practices
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Lodging Capacity
- Number of cabins: 14
- Number of cabins available in winter: 7
- Number of hotel/motel rooms: 4
- Total indoor lodging units available in winter: 11
- Total number of indoor lodging units: 18
Length of Stay
- Daily rental available
- Split weeks available
- Weekend rental available
- Weekly rental available
Reviews
Based on 69 reviews
I spoke with Elise a few times to ask questions. What a delight she is to work with. When we arrived at the lodge. Makenzie checked us in took the time to wait on all 9 of us to pay our bill. She...
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jerrilmadsen,
August 28, 2020
Great to be up North in MN in such a beautiful setting; staff is friendly, we had plenty of room in Diamond Willow and White Pine cabins. We enjoyed going on the pontoon, swimming, fishing, and...
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L9464WQelaineb,
September 17, 2018
I have stayed at Timber Trail Lodge five times and have been treated like family. The staff are exceptional at everything they do. They are as nice and respectful of people that I have ever met. They...
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darrenwT7446JC,
July 10, 2018
We were able to rent a pontoon from them without being guests at their resort. $140 a day. Reasonable rates and super friendly/accommodating family run business. They have bait for sale as well. Fill...
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Tschmidt690,
July 2, 2018
While we did not end up staying here (because we wanted to camp), they were amazing quick and helpful answering our questions, and I would not hesitate to recommend them as they clearly have great...
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lisasuss,
November 12, 2017
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