Mikes Lake - Northeast Itasca

Itasca County, Minnesota

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

The Range Regional Airport is under 55 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 a relatively small distance, Mikes Lake has a private, exclusive atmosphere that residents are sure to love.

Popular activities include kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views.

There are several larger lakes in the area for more lake fun, including East Lake, Clubhouse Lake, and Fox Lake.

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.

Fun and Relaxing

Those looking for the perfect balance of fun and relaxation will love living on Mikes Lake.