Lake Vermilion

Picturesque Lake in Northeastern Minnesota

Lake Vermilion was first called the “Lake of the Sunset Glow” by the Obijwe Indians. Once settlers discovered its beauty, so were its ore deposits.

Mining settlements led to the development of Soudan and Tower. Today the cities are convenient for convenient stores, shops, and restaurants. The City of Virginia is a half-hour away from where restaurants, retail stores, and hotels are abundant.

The Itasca County Airport, Grand Itasca Hospital, and a great list of attractions are just over an hour away in Grand Rapids.

Grand Waters

Boasting pristine waters, untouched forests, and vivid sunsets, Lake Vermillion is one of Minnesota’s most precious escapes. The great waters cover nearly 40,000 acres.

It features over 50 islands and 200 miles of shoreline. The waters are 20 feet deep on average but can be as deep as 76 feet.

A Recreational Paradise

Vermilion offers miles upon miles of pristine waters to boaters, anglers, and swimmers. Pontoons, powerboats, jet skis, and other motorized boats speed the vast expanse.

Behind the boat, people enjoy water skiing, tubing, and wakeboarding. Residents can also be more adventurous by taking part in windsurfing and sailing on the lake. Some take the scenic route around the shoreline in kayaks and canoes. Its small bays are great for paddleboarding or fishing.

Anglers come from all over for largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, walleye, northern pike, perch, and tullibee.

Hiking, Birding, and Winter Activities

The Superior National Forest almost surrounds the lake, and the lush forest can be navigated on foot, bike, horseback, or snowmobile. From June to August, the woods burst with raspberry, blueberry, cherry, and strawberry bushes.

Anywhere you are in the wooded region, you have chances to spot a variety of birds along with deer, moose, elk, and bear. When Lake Vermilion freezes, ice fishing, ice skating, and snowmobiling become popular activities.

Nearby Attractions

Besides the lakes, Fortune Bay Casino can is known as the area’s most favored attraction. There you can play slots, poker, and blackjack to your heart’s content.

It is more than a casino, though, and it also boasts a restaurant, grill, buffet, bar, a golf course, resort, RV park, sauna, and more.

At Underground Mine State Park, you can tour the underground mine, walk the West Tower Mine Trail, or bike part of the Mesabi Trail.

No Better Place for Lake Living

Lake Vermillion offers a variety of activities while also being a supreme location to relax. Lake homes on this scenic oasis would excite every member of the family.