Fox Lake - Northeast Itasca

Itasca County, Minnesota

Fox Lake is in Northeast Itasca, Minnesota, under 50 miles from Grand Rapids.

The Range Regional Airport is under 60 miles away, and the Bigfork Valley Hospital is under 25 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 115 miles away.

Life on the Water

Fox Lake spans 262 acres with a maximum depth of 75 feet, offering plenty of space for lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. With no public access point, residents can enjoy a private paradise!

Anglers can find black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, cisco, yellow perch, white sucker, creek chub, and golden shiner.

Around the Area

Fox Lake Resort is a wooded, lakefront resort with rustic cabins and free fishing boats. Located on the shoreline, it's a great place for wildlife observation as well.

Just to the north of Fox Lake is Scenic State Park, a picturesque park with two lakes known for bird watching, pine shorelands, campsites, and swimming. Lots of trails for hiking, crystal clear water for swimming, and kayak rentals make this park the perfect place for outdoor recreation.

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.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Fox Lake is an excellent choice.