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“The perfect family getaway.” 6 Dec 2009 - fishaklc
“What a perfect vacation!” 14 Feb 2008 - MinnesotaKris

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Big Lake Wilderness Lodge
3012 Echo Trail PO Box 359
Ely, MN 55731
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3012 Echo Trail, PO Box 359, Ely, MN 55731

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“The perfect family getaway.”
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4 of 5 stars
fishaklc
adel, iowa
6 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Family

An excellent place to get back in touch with nature. It was refreshing to find that you can still have a fun-filled family vacation without water parks and amusement rides. Our cabin was newly remodeled yet rustic. It still captured the rustic feel of the north woods. Our children had a wonderful time exploring all the beauty that nature has... more

“What a perfect vacation!”
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5 of 5 stars
MinnesotaKris
Minnesota
14 Feb 2008

We stayed at Big Lake last summer, and we fell in love with the place! The cabins are simple, but VERY clean. The lake is beautiful...fishing was good. The staff is there to really make sure you have a wonderful time! We met several families that were returning again and again to experience this great place! We have stayed at... more

“BWCAW like vacation in a Cabin!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Venice,FL
15 Feb 2005
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Excellent walleye fishing! On a beautiful and quiet lake(you can always find a spot to fish by yourself. We had a BWCAW like vacation, in a clean cabin. more

“Like being in a picture post card”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Woodbury, MN
6 Sep 2003
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We've stayed at Big Lake Wilderness Lodge several times and have always looked forward to returning to the beauty and peacefulness of Big Lake. The fish are biting. The cabins are very clean, but simple. The September basket weaving week is great. Well worth the drive. more

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3012 Echo Trail, PO Box 359, Ely, MN 55731