Rainy Lake Beach & Docks

A Northwoods Lakefront Retreat

This camera frames the beach and marina of Camp Idlewood Resort, a classic Northwoods getaway tucked into the pines near International Falls. Sunbathers' sand, a swimming area and a fleet of docks line the calm inlet where guests launch their boats onto the open water.

The Immensity of Rainy Lake

Beyond the docks unfolds Rainy Lake, one of the great border lakes shared between Minnesota and Ontario. Its labyrinth of forested islands, bays and channels forms part of Voyageurs National Park, a paddler's and angler's paradise stretching to the Canadian shore.

Boating, Fishing & Wildlife

The lake is renowned for its walleye and smallmouth bass fishing, while loons, bald eagles and the occasional black bear inhabit the surrounding wilderness. Kayaks, pontoons and fishing boats trace the tranquil waters throughout the open-water season.

Gateway to the Voyageurs Wilderness

Perched at the edge of the vast boreal forest, this shoreline is a launching point for exploring the remote waterways once travelled by the fur-trade voyageurs. The view captures the quiet grandeur of lakeside Minnesota at the very top of the state.