Q. How long does it take to get to The Lodge from the Twin Cities?
A. The Lodge is approximately 90 miles from the Twin Cities. Depending on traffic and your location, the drive should take anywhere from 90 minutes to 2 hours. For more detailed information, click on Find Us and refer to the map.

Q. What is there to do in the area?
A. Burnett County is set in a beautiful wilderness area that encompasses 318 lakes, five rivers and thousands of acres of public forest. Summer activities include hiking, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, water skiing, swimming and boating. Winter activities include, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, snow-shoeing, dog sledding, and ice skating.

For detailed information on these activities, click on Things To Do.

Q. Do you have a restaurant and lounge?
A. Adventures Sporting Cafe & Pub is located just steps from our front door. Featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a full bar and catering option, it will be the perfect complement to your stay -- whether you're visiting for business or pleasure. For more information, click on Restaurants.

Q. Where is the closest bike or snowmobile trail?
A. The Gandy Dancer Trail, the area's premier biking and snowmobile trail, is located directly behind The Lodge and can be accessed from our parking lot. This former Soo Line railroad has been developed into a multi-use recreational trail system that travels through four counties. The 21-mile scenic trail through Burnett County provides close proximity to the four villages it parallels and offers easy access to food and information. For information on other nearby trails, click on Things To Do and go to "Trail Information."

Q. Are permits required for the Gandy Dancer Trail?
A. Bike permits are required on the Gandy for anyone 16 years or older -- daily permits are $3 and annual permits are $10. A seasonal permit is also required for snowmobiling. All permits can be purchased at the front desk.

Q. Do you have special event space?
A. The Lodge at Crooked Lake has conference and event space for almost any type of event. Our Gandy Dancer Ballroom holds up to 300 people and can be used for weddings, parties or large scale conferences. The adjacent Bear Den offers a smaller space perfect for more intimate events. On the second level we have two larger conference & meeting rooms, plus smaller rooms that can be used for break-out sessions. For more information or to view floorplans, click on Meetings & Events.