Little Ranier Lake - Marcell Twp

Itasca County, Minnesota

Little Ranier Lake is in Marcell Township, Minnesota, and is under 40 miles from Grand Rapids.

The Range Regional Airport is under 75 miles away, and the Bigfork Valley Hospital is under 20 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 120 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Spanning 52 acres and with a max depth of 48 feet, Little Ranier Lake has a private, exclusive atmosphere that residents are sure to love.

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

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Explore Marcell

Those looking for fun off the water can discover everything Marcell has to offer residents.

One popular attraction is the Schoolcraft State Park, where visitors can hike the trails and relax in nature.

Another popular attraction is the Pla-Mor Roller Rink, where visitors can strap on some skates and have fun skating.

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.

Calm and Quaint

Those looking for a taste of small-town life will love living on Little Ranier Lake.