Lake of the Woods Area Activities
We don’t just have world-class fishing in Lake of the Woods County. Check out our list of things to do while visiting the Walleye Capital!
Golfing | Sandy Beaches | Shopping | ATV & Snowmobile Trails
We've got it all!
Thinking of taking a break from fishing on Lake of the Woods, but not sure what else there is to do in the area. We have complied a list of some of our guests favorite things to do (other than fishing) while visiting the area.
ZIPPEL BAY STATE PARK, Sandy Beaches
Zippel Bay State Park is located in a jackpine, aspen and birch setting along a two-mile sand beach shoreline on Lake of the Woods. This 3,000+ acre park offers a swimming beach and picnic area. During the months of June and July, 4 different species of Ladyslippers and many other orchids can be seen along the park’s trails. One can also find blueberries, juneberries, choke cherries, and edible mushrooms. This park is just 4 miles west on County Road 8.
Lake of the Woods Area Activities
We don’t just have world-class fishing in Lake of the Woods County. Check out our list of things to do while visiting the Walleye Capital!
ZIPPEL BAY STATE PARK, Sandy Beaches
Zippel Bay State Park is located in a jackpine, aspen and birch setting along a two-mile sand beach shoreline on Lake of the Woods. This 3,000+ acre park offers a swimming beach and picnic area. During the months of June and July, 4 different species of Ladyslippers and many other orchids can be seen along the park’s trails. One can also find blueberries, juneberries, choke cherries, and edible mushrooms. This park is just 4 miles west on County Road 8.
Snowmobiling- Enjoy hundreds of miles of connected groomed trails. Our trails are true wilderness trails, as there is less than 5 miles of ditch riding on our trail system. Trails go as far up as the Northwest Angle, as far west as Warroad, south to Waskish and as far east as Big Falls and north up to International Falls.
Northwest Angle and Island areas are accessible from Lake of the Woods or the Can-Am Trail by snowmobile. To the east, the Northern Connection hooks up to the groomed Voyageur Trail West and Arrowhead Trail. Our area is unique by having Lake of the Woods and Rainy River, which both provide ample ice riding.
For more information on trail conditions and snowmobiling the Lake of the Woods area please call (218) 634-3042.
Hunting: Lake of the Woods County provides a variety of hunting opportunities. Deer, Bear, Grouse, Small game, and Waterfowl are all in abundance! For more information check out the Minnesota DNR’s Hunting and Trapping Regulations;
http://dnr.state.mn.us/regulations/hunting/index.html
Grand Theater: This single screen theater is located in Baudette. Closed Wednesday and Thursday. Showtimes at 7:00 PM with Matinees at 4:00 PM on Sunday. Movie Hotline: (218) 634-1784
Lake of the Woods County Museum: The Lake of the Woods County Museum connects visitors with the area’s colorful past from geology and natural history to early peoples, fur trade, settlement and the development of industries and communities.
Golfing: Oak Harbor Golf Course is a beautiful 18 hole course located just 5 minutes away from the resort on Highway 172.
Casino: Seven Clans Casino of Warroad offers over 600 slot machines, 3 Black Jack tables, and Poker! The Casino is located just 30 minutes west of the resort.
Willie Walleye Photo Opt: This 40′, 2.5 ton Walleye sits in the middle of Baudette and has come to symbolize Lake of the Woods county. What better way to remember your trip to “Walleye Capital of the World,” than a picture in front of a gigantic Walleye?
Antique Shopping: Lavalla’s Antique Shop is located just 3 miles away on Highway 172.
Sources:
Lake of the Woods Tourism <www.lakeofthewoodsmn.com>
Lake of the Woods Historical Society <www.lakeofthewoodshistoricalsociety.com>
