Southwestern Minnesota may not be known as a hot spot for Minnesota vacations or resort lodging but the area has some hidden gems and wonderful lakes and rivers to explore. Many of the popular destination include Lake Shetek, Big Stone Lake, Lake Traverse and several others. Many of these popular resorts rest on lakes and other waterways connected to the Minnesota River & the Des Moines River watersheds. Explore great fishing, canoeing & kayaking options along with many area trails, dining & shopping in some of Minnesota’s quaint little towns in this corner of the state. Browse below to learn more about these great Southwestern MN resorts and to book your next Minnesota vacation!
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Wing N Fin Resort
605-237-8323 | Visit Website | Email
At The Wing N Fin Traverse Resort, we have an abundance of hunting opportunities across the entire area. From our fantastic spring turkey hunting (where most every hunter who draws a tag is successful) to our unbelievable fall and late season waterfowl and upland hunting, this little area of western Minnesota is a true hunter’s paradise. There is not only an overabundance of wildlife in our area but an abundance of public hunting grounds to boot! For those new to our area, host Todd Johnson is more than happy to give you a personal tour of the area’s public hunting grounds.
Lake Shetek Lodge
507-763-3200 | Visit Website | Email
When you visit Lake Shetek – whether its for a wedding, family reunion, a relaxing get away to enjoy the summer breeze or even a vacation during the winter months- make Lake Shetek Lodge your home away from home. You and your family can enjoy southern (Minnesota) hospitality in rooms for one to four people or in one of our suites that comes fully loaded including a full kitchen for larger parties of up to eight people. Whatever you are looking to do rest assure that Lake Shetek Lodge has something for the entire family!
Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort
320-564-2121 | Visit Website | Email
Located three miles south of Granite Falls, Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort offers everything you need for the ideal getaway. Guests are invited to relax and enjoy one of over 160 luxurious rooms and suites, to include six whirlpool suites, two suites overlooking the river valley and four poolside rooms. All rooms include a refrigerator and microwave oven. Immerse yourself in our tranquil pool area featuring an indoor pool, wading pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness center. Guests are able to keep themselves connected with wireless internet in every room.
Rustling Elms Resort
800-839-3845 | Visit Website | Email
Rustling Elms Resort is located 3 miles north of Ortonville on Highway 7. We have three cabins available for rent. These cabins are the best kept secret on the lake as they were once summer family homes. Big Stone Lake is a long, narrow freshwater lake and reservoir forming the border between western Minnesota and northeastern South Dakota. The lake covers 12,610 acres of surface area, stretching 26 miles from end to end and averaging around 1 mile wide, and at an elevation of 965ft is the lowest point in South Dakota.