Black Lantern Resort and Retreat

The onsite lake offers endless fun on your Minnesota getaway! Explore the coastline with one of the resort's kayaks, paddle boats, or canoe at no charge, or catch some sleep. Your family will love the lake's teeming wildlife; keep your eyes peeled for turtles, beavers, migrating swans, perch, and other panfish. While swimming isn't allowed (as it's too weedy), your family will nevertheless find something unforgettable to enjoy at the lake!

With more than two-hundred acres to explore, you and your family reunion will have plenty of space to yourselves here! There are multiple venues to choose from, but each features seriously beautiful landscaping and the impeccable personal service the resort is known for. Black Lantern is also home to many forest animals, so keep your eyes peeled for signs of wildlife as you catch up with the relatives!

Black Lantern Resort has hosted everything from giant bonfires to apple cannon contests, and everything in-between. That includes a plethora of unforgettable weddings! The pavilion sits above a concrete dance floor with electricity for a DJ and any bar or caterer that wants to set up. Watch the moon rise over the forest and host a tremendous gathering that your guests won't ever forget!

Nature is all around at this beautiful Minnesota getaway! Black Lantern Resort rests right beside a small lake that's ideal for fishing, but that's not all. Nearby you'll find the famous Itasca State Park, home to the origin of the Mississippi River. Explore the park's beautiful trails on a hike or biking trip at your leisure!

The secret cabin Eleanor is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, or anniversary! Combining supreme seclusion and cozy furnishings the cabin is ideal for couples in every stage of a relationship. Relax by the boulder-landscaped fire pit or enjoy a sunset at the lake but most of all enjoy each other!

Black Lantern Resort and Retreat is located beside a small lake that's perfect for your outdoor adventures! Ideal for fishing, the lake offers just enough space to cast your line and reel in a variety of local catch. The resort offers a dock house and free use of all their boats during your stay. It's the perfect Minnesota lake getaway!

Start a new chapter of your life together as husband and wife at Black Lantern Resort and Retreat. This beautiful resort welcomes honeymooners, and its prime location brings you closer to endless outdoor adventures. Explore the land of 10,000 lakes together, and unwind in Itasca State Park, the place where the Mississippi River starts!

Black Lantern Resort and Retreat feature cozy cabins to choose from on your Minnesota getaway. These rentals bring together the rustic elements of a nature getaway with the modern amenities of a five-star hotel. Enjoy televisions and DVD players, a kitchenette with a Keurig machine, micro-stave, fridge, and toaster oven. You'll also have a charcoal barbecue grill and a private campfire area with supplied firewood!

There are a total of seven RV/campsites onsite, each complete with water and 50/30/20 amps of electricity. Each site is incredibly spacious, more than capable of accommodating big rigs. Settle in and enjoy a campfire while you look up at the endless night sky--it's just one of the innumerable ways to enjoy Black Lantern!