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Poplar Lake Resorts

Nor’Wester Lodge & Canoe Outfitters
218-388-2252 | Visit Website | Email
Reserve your quiet lake shore cabin on the edge of the BWCA. Have fun fishing, boating, hiking, and fishing… and more fishing. (Did we mention fishing?) It’s also a great time to drive “Up North” to view Fall colors! Call now to schedule your stay! Yes, dogs are welcome too! Call Nor’Wester Lodge today! “Up North” vacations and outfitted wilderness canoe trips on Minnesota’s legendary Gunflint Trail. Nor’Wester Lodge is located on Poplar Lake at the edge of the Boundary Waters and has been hosted by the Brandt family – since 1931.

Trail Center Lodge
218-388-2214 | Visit Website | Email
Located on the beautiful shores of Poplar Lake, Trail Center has been a landmark on the Gunflint Trail since 1938. Originally built as a logging camp, it is now a full service restaurant, gas station, gift store, grocery shop, information center with cabins and a small motel. As many of the Trail Service Center hosts before us our goal remains as theirs, to welcome you and share this wonderful place called the Gunflint Trail.

White Pine Lodge
218-388-0172 | Visit Website | Email
Open year round for lodging, bar, and homemade, artisan pizza. Warm up by the massive 25ft stone fireplace or stay on Poplar Lake in one of our 6 lakeside cabins, 3 lodge rooms, or 4 campsites. Guests have complimentary use of canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and sauna. Firewood is included with your stay. Dog friendly cabins and campsites. BWCA access.

Poplar Haus
218-388-2222 | Visit Website | Email
Nestled in the heart of the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway lies your launchpad to Northern Minnesota adventure. Located just outside the Boundary Waters Wilderness, we invite you to start your getaway with us. Whether you want to spend a day on beautiful Poplar Lake, or you want to take in the sunset from the balcony of one of our cabins after a day of fresh northern air, we look forward to being your host.

Rockwood Lodge and Outfitters
218-388-2242 | Visit Website | Email
Rockwood Lodge and Canoe Outfitters is a historic resort on Poplar Lake 31 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais with direct entry into the BWCAW. We feature eight pet-friendly lakeside cabins and canoe outfitting services including canoe rental, gear rental, complete food, bunkhouse, showerhouse-everything to make your wilderness trip successful.