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Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest

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Exterior
Lake
Spacious common room with gas fireplace.
Updated commercial kitchen w/ dishwasher & all you need to prepare/serve meals.
Kitchen opens up to commons/dining area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
NZ$683
avg per night

Explore the area

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Grand Rapids, MN
  • Place, Shoal Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Prairie Lake Deer Yard Wildlife Management Area
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

+2
4 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

+2
4 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$683
avg per night

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About the area

Grand Rapids

Located in Grand Rapids, this lodge is on a lake. Old Central School and Forest History Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Bass Brook Wildlife Management Area. The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center and Judy Garland Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Shoal Lake - 26 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Prairie Lake Deer Yard Wildlife Management Area - 33 min drive - 18.4 km
  • The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center - 38 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Judy Garland Museum - 43 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Pokegama Lake - 46 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cedar Creek Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wilderness Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Double K Ranch and Stables - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest

Surrounded by tall pines and located within the Chippewa National Forest, Bluewater visitors experience the serene beauty of the Northwoods. Our seven-acre camp is located on Bluewater Lake on private lakeshore, just 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids, MN. The lake is largely undeveloped with an amazing 20-foot water clarity and a sandy rock bottom. Wildlife sightings of loons, deer, bald eagles and great blue heron are plentiful, and be sure to keep an eye out on hikes for wild strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Make Bluewater your next outdoor getaway!

Groups enjoy exclusive use of the property, including recreational equipment: board games, sports equipment, canoes with life jackets and paddles, and access to hiking/cross-country ski/snowmobile trails. There are also two docks for fishing. Motorized boats may be launched at the public landing just down the road.

Bluewater Lake is part of the Wabana Chain of Lakes, perfect for a day of exploration, which takes you to the historic Joyce Estate. The Wabana Chain also provides excellent fishing, including lake trout, walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, crappie, perch, bluegill and sunfish.

Bluewater is available year-round and near local ATV and snowmobile trails.

You'll stay in the main lodge (Bluewater Lodge) which features 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, commercial kitchen, and fireplace.

Bluewater Lodge provides living space, kitchen and sleeping quarters for 20 people. The main gathering space is flexible for dining, lounging or indoor activities. The lodge features an indoor gas fireplace. Sleeping accommodations are divided between two wings off the main gathering area. A beautiful commercial kitchen provides ample food storage, prep space and dishwasher, as well as utensils and cookware needed to prepare and serve meals.

Need more space? Ask us about adding on our lakeside bunk house for more bed space!

Guests provide their own bedding and towels.

Please Note: our administrative office is open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm for rental bookings and inquiries. While staying at Camp Bluewater you will have an after-hours contact.

To ensure the Lodge is ready for the next group, we ask our guests to tidy up before they leave. This includes: washing dishes, wiping down counters tops and tables, removing all food from the fridge/freezer, taking out trash, and returning all items where they belong.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adult supervision required due to waterfront
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest on 18 March 2026 start from NZ$683, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Shoal Lake and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Gunn Park. The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center and Lost Creek Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Beautiful, quiet, 7-acre camp on Bluewater Lake in Chippewa National Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great time here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful, peaceful property. Our smallish group had an excellent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've had our reunion here many times in the past and are happy to continue the tradition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vaca

Great place, peaceful and perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at Camp Fire's Bluewater Lodge and had a great time again. Awesome host and amenities with plent of room and activities for the family to do inside and outside. Highly recommend for family get-togethers.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inferno, LLC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time. The place was perfect roomy and spacious for everyone. The lake was Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT PLACE!

The place was gorgeous, spacious for a large group to stay. Onsite canoe, fishing dock and lots of game/activities, would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

The host is super nice and responsive. Had a great time with our family there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan & Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed at Bluewater Lodge to celebrate my parents anniversary. The space was perfect for our large group - the kids loved the open grass space to play, and the kids and adults loved the lake access and private space to relax and enjoy the water! The lodge provided everything we needed for bedrooms and kitchen areas to make our stay enjoyable. We loved the private, tucked away property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

This is the perfect spot for large groups! Beautiful view of the lake, plenty of space for outdoor games and activities, and lots of beds for everyone! The property manager was very responsive and helpful too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leevong Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great rental.

We had a blast. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Camp

Great space with helpful hosts. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

The owner really flexible and response quickly. The place is really big and great for 30 family’s. Big enough field for nerf war and even volleyball.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for large family

Enough space for multiple families and large kitchen to prepare meals for everyone. The two docks and multiple canoes for water activities were a highlight, but the large field also allowed a variety of sports and games to be played as well. Overall an excellent experience and Joe was a great host. Highly recommend for family getaway or reunion.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chue Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok

It was ok
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot! We had a blast and would happily return. The water is clear and the scenery is top notch. Plus, we had clear, consistent and accommodating communication with the property management.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

We came here for a family reunion. The kitchen was a nice size and easy to cook for a large group. Communication with the property manager was great. When one of us had some car trouble when leaving he offered to help any way we could. He even offered us to stay another night so we could find someone to fix the car. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Quiet

Had a great time here at a large family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toua V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place for big group.

Nice house for a big group. Lake was clean and kids enjoyed it. Communication was fast, would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Beautiful

All my questions were answered quickly from the time I booked to checking out. The building and grounds were clean and welcoming. The entrance of the lake is sandy and had minimum weeds. I would recommend this place for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quiet Lake Stay

The property was in a great location on a quite lake. It was just right for a multi family gathering with all the bed rooms, common space, and commercial kitchen. General maintenance and cleanliness however left something to be desired. Kitchen floor was dirty and had broken glass on it upon arrival and there were many small items in need on repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Nom Fue T.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Peaceful and Private

This is a very peaceful and private camp with great fishing. The only things missing were AC and laundry. The facility could also use a bigger garbage dumpster given the size of the lodge and bears around. Other than that everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family camp!

A great place to bring family to camp! We’ll have to come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Palia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Area

Joseph was super friendly and detailed about the Buildings and area. The children and adults enjoyed the canoes and large space that was available during the time. Overall everyone enjoyed the stay and was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family/large group place

Lodge was big and accommodated for our multi families. There was plenty of space for everyone. It was huge inside and out. The kids loved it. Swimming was close by but far enough away from the lodge. The lake was beautiful! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020