Lake Vermilion - activities for all seasons
There's so much to do here– if you love the outdoors, or just feel the need to get away, you've come to the right place. The Lake Vermilion area is an ideal destination!
Get more information on specific activities, by clicking on the links under "Activities" to the left.
Check our calendar for festivals, concerts, and other events that may be taking place during your visit.
Some other activities you may enjoy -
Boating/Canoeing: There are more than 40,000 acres of water on Lake Vermilion for boating and canoeing enjoyment. Boat to any of the numerous small islands and bays where you feel as if you have the lake to yourself. Enjoy the relaxing glide of a sailboat or the intense thrill of a speedboat. Canoe Lake Vermilion, Vermilion River, Little Fork River, or portage into a dozen nearby Minnesota lakes. You can rent most any needed watercraft at area resorts or marinas!
Berry Picking: From mid-June to mid-August, the woods and banks around Lake Vermilion offer a feast of wild berries. Blueberries, raspberries, pin cherries, june berries, strawberries and blackberries abound in the lush forests of this Minnesota region. Get helpful tips on where to pick from your resort hosts.
Horseback RidingThe Arrowhead and Taconite Trails (see map under "Winter-snowmobiling") and the Big Aspen Trail (see map under "Biking/Hiking" to the left) are designated for horseback. For more specific information, contact the Minnesota DNR or US Forest Service.
Shore Lunch Sites This link will take you to a .pdf file of shore lunch sites on Lake Vermilion, including map and GPS coordinates:
Shore Lunch Sites
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