Eagle Lake - Northeast Itasca

Itasca County, Minnesota

Eagle Lake is in Northeast Itasca, Minnesota, near the town of Bigfork. For a big-city trip, Grand Rapids is under 30 miles away.

The Range Regional Airport is under 45 miles away, and the Falls International Airport is under 100 miles away. For medical care, the Bigfork Valley Hospital is under 25 miles away.

Bigfork has highly-rated restaurants, stores, as well as grocery stores.

On the Water Fun

Eagle Lake spans 285 acres with a maximum depth of 44 feet, offering residents room for recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the beautiful views. Many homes have docks, but there is a public access point on the eastern side of the water.

Anglers can find plenty of fish, including black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Around the Area

Surrounding Eagle Lake are multiple parks, preserves, and camping grounds.

Housed in the Chippewa National Forrest and only 20 minutes east, Clubhouse Lake offers dozens of different campsites visitors can reserve. Some parks that are near Eagle Lake are George Washington State Forrest, Scenic State Park, and Suomi Hills.

The U.S.-Canada border is less than 2 hours away from Eagle Lake, the perfect distance for a road trip.

Visit Grand Rapids

If you’re interested in learning the history of logging in this part of the state, head down to the Forest History Center. You can see a recreation of a white pine logging camp from 1900, listen to stories from loggers and forest service patrolmen from different eras, or get a bird’s eye view from a 100-foot fire tower.

Follow the yellow brick road to the Judy Garland Museum, where you can get a glimpse at the world’s largest Judy Garland and Wizard of Oz collection, including the world-famous ruby-red slippers from the movie.

If you’re getting hungry, you can check out the great restaurants that Grand Rapids has to offer, like Mitu Srilankan and Indian Cuisine, Donkey Taqueria, and Heritage Restaurant.

Why Eagle Lake?

If you are looking for a delightful remote getaway, complete with the full “lake package,” then Eagle Lake is a perfect fit for you!