Welcome to
The Red Door Resort
on Lake Mille Lacs
Located on the north shore of Lake Mille Lacs and just two hours from the Twin Cities, The Red Door Resort is the ideal Minnesota resort and gathering place for anglers, families, and groups.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a fishing trip with friends, or a lakeside family reunion, you’ll find the perfect mix of comfort, community, and classic Minnesota lake life. Enjoy modern lodging, incredible amenities, and easy access to the best of Lake Mille Lacs—all from your home base at The Red Door Resort.
Your Minnesota
Family Resort
Destination
Discover endless ways to relax and play at The Red Door Resort — a family-friendly Minnesota lake resort on beautiful Lake Mille Lacs. Spend your days swimming at our sandy beach, relaxing in the heated outdoor pool and sauna, or getting out on the water with kayaks, paddleboards, and pontoons.
For land lovers, nearby Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Father Hennepin State Park offer scenic trails and wildlife viewing, while Grand Casino Mille Lacs and area attractions make every Minnesota vacation memorable for all ages.
Our Amenities
One of the top Minnesota lake resorts and a favorite Lake Mille Lacs getaway for families, anglers, and groups. Whether you’re relaxing in a lakeside cabin, unwinding in a family suite, or settling into one of our Mille Lacs motel rooms, every stay offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and unforgettable Minnesota memories.
The Best
Lake Mille Lacs Fishing Resort
for Anglers & Families
Cast, cruise, and connect with the lake at The Red Door Resort — your perfect launch point for Lake Mille Lacs fishing adventures. Located on the north shore near Mille Lacs’ famous mud flats, our Minnesota fishing resort gives anglers direct access to some of the lake’s best waters for walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and perch.
Whether you’re launching from our protected harbor, casting from shore, or experiencing the thrill of a guided trip, you’ll have easy access to some of the best waters on the lake.
Comfortable
Lodging Options
Our 11 Lake Mille Lacs cabin rentals are ideal for families, anglers, groups, and travelers looking for a true Minnesota vacation rental experience. Each of our lakeside cabins features a full kitchen, comfortable living area, and outdoor space perfect for grilling, campfires, and evening sunsets by the water.
Seasonal
RV Sites On
Lake Mille Lacs
Settle in and stay close to the water with our seasonal RV sites on Lake Mille Lacs. Whether you bring your RV, wheelhouse, or skid house, you’ll enjoy the beauty of Mille Lacs lake life and the convenience of full RV hookups, harbor access, and community amenities.
The Red Door Resort — along with the MLV RV Park expansion — offers a range of Mille Lacs seasonal sites and RV lot options each with their own unique amenities for those who want to make lake life their summer tradition.
Home F.A.Q.
For bookings, the easiest way is directly through our website at https://thereddoorresort.com/. For additional inquiries, call us at (218) 678-3686, email Details@TheRedDoorResort.com, or send us a message right from our website.
Plenty — and that’s the point.
On the property: swim in our heated pool or the lake, lounge on the beach, kayak and paddleboard, fish from shore, rent a pontoon, play gaga ball, let the kids run on the playground, sauna, and gather around the bonfire after sundown.
Off the property: Lake Mille Lacs is one of the most famous walleye lakes in the country, and we’re a short drive to Father Hennepin State Park, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, and Grand Casino Mille Lacs. You won’t run out of things to do.
Yes — we host weddings, family reunions, and group gatherings on the lake. With our lakeside setting, 11 cabins, and 11 motel rooms, we can house your full guest list on-site. See our Weddings page for details on ceremony locations, reception space, and pricing.
Yes — we’re a pet-friendly resort, because we know your pet is part of the family. Pets are allowed in Motel Rooms not designated “Pet Free”; the Lakefront, Lakeview, and Family Cabins; the Motel Suite; and the Stone House. Pets are not allowed in the registration area, pool area, sauna or swimming beach area. A pet fee of $25.00/night is charged for all pets. We allow up to two (2) pets in any of our units.
Yes! We have a heated outdoor pool, a sandy swimming beach, a playground, a gaga ball court, kayaks and paddleboards, and bonfire areas where the day winds down. Cabins are spacious enough for multi-gen trips, and the property is small enough that parents can give kids a long leash without losing track of them.
Most of our family guests tell us the same thing: their kids come home sun-kissed, exhausted, and asking when they can come back.
We offer three kinds of stays:
Cabins — full kitchens, lake-cabin feel, sized for couples up through multi-generational family groups. Best for families and longer stays.
Motel Rooms — clean, simple, and budget-friendly. Popular with anglers who plan to spend most of the day on the water.
Seasonal RV Sites — for guests who want a home base at the lake all summer long without owning a cabin.
Two things set us apart. First, we’re the only resort on Lake Mille Lacs with a heated outdoor pool — which means you can swim even when the lake is too cold, and the kids stay happy on cooler mornings and shoulder-season trips.
Second, we’re small enough to feel personal. The Red Door is owner-operated with 11 cabins and a 11-room motel, which means our staff knows our regulars by name and our cabins are kept to a standard you can feel the moment you walk in. We’re not a big resort trying to act small — we’re a small resort that does it right.
Our main season is May 1st to September 30th with peak summer running Memorial Day through Labor Day. We host fall weddings in September and October, and have limited availability, or are closed, in the winter months. Refer to the “Book Now” button on our website for lodging availability!
Two hours. We’re a straight shot north from Minneapolis and St. Paul, which makes us one of the most accessible up-north lake getaways in Minnesota. Close enough for a long weekend, far enough to feel like a real escape.
The Red Door Resort sits on the north shore of Lake Mille Lacs in central Minnesota, at 38421 State Hwy 18, Aitkin, MN 56431. We’re located about two hours north of the Twin Cities on the north shore of Lake Mille Lacs.
