Clarke Lake - Deer Lake

Itasca County, Minnesota

Clarke Lake is in Deer Lake, Minnesota, under 15 miles from Grand Rapids. For more big-city destinations, Bemidji is 73 miles away, and Duluth is under 100 miles away.

The Range Regional Airport is 45 miles away, and the Duluth International Airport is under 100 miles away. For medical care, the Grand Itasca Hospital is 15 miles away.

Residents can shop at Central Square Mall or Benders Gifts and grab a bite to eat at the Forest Lake Restaurant.

Life on the Water

Clarke Lake is 35 acres with a maximum depth of 34 feet, plenty of room for relaxing and exploring.

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

Anglers can find black crappie, bluegill, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.

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 for a family home, a full-time retirement home, or a vacation home, Clarke Lake is an excellent option!