Nord Lake

Aitkin County, Minnesota

Nord Lake is in Nordland Township, Minnesota, and is under 40 miles from Brainerd.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is around 35 miles away, and the Riverwood Healthcare Center Hospital is around five miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 105 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Spanning 418 acres and with a max depth of 29 feet, Nord Lake is the perfect place to kick back and relax.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, watersports, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the views. A public access point is on the southeastern tip of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, and more.

Explore Aitkin

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

One popular attraction is the Hill River State Forest, where visitors can hike the trails and relax in nature.

Another popular attraction is the Jaques Art Center, where visitors can tour the gallery and see the art on display.

Visit Brainerd

Often referred to as "Minnesota’s Playground," Brainerd is a bustling city full of attractions, history, entertainment, delicious dining, and outdoor adventures.

The Paul Bunyan Trail offers plenty of fun in nature. The area has over 120 miles of bike trails, small towns to explore, snowmobiling trails, cross-country skiing trails, geocaching, kayaking, and fishing.

Speaking of Paul Bunyan, don't skip Paul Bunyan Land! This amusement park has 27 rides, attractions, and a pioneer village. The highlight of the park is a 26-foot-tall animated and talking statue of Paul Bunyan that greets guests by name.

Safari North is a wildlife park promoting education and conservation while allowing visitors to get up close and personal with many animals. Guests can also feed a giraffe, ride a camel, mingle with parakeets, dig for dinosaurs, visit play areas, and enjoy a petting zoo.

After a long day of sightseeing, enjoy a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant such as Ernies On Gull, The Classic Grill at Madden's, The Barn, The Local 218, and Christmas Point, Inc.

Calm and Relaxing

Those looking for a place to unwind will love living on Nord Lake.