The Red Door

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Lake Mille Lacs

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Not only do we update you on the latest fishing and ice reports, we also feature events and happenings all around Lake Mille Lacs and our resort. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media to get notified when a new post is made. 

The Summer Angling Bite on Mille Lacs Lake Continues to be Good Captain John has been hosting anglers all summer and the …

This vacation you’re going large! Well, in group size that is! Whether you need accommodations for your large family, your extended group of friends or a special event, The Red Door Resort has you covered!

Sure, you know Lake Mille Lacs is beautiful and you’ve heard the fishing is great, but is that enough for the ultimate Minnesota lake vacation? We don’t think so. Good thing a Mille Lacs lake vacation at The Red Door Resort offers so much more!

Sure, you know Lake Mille Lacs is beautiful and you’ve heard the fishing is great, but is that enough for the ultimate Minnesota lake vacation? We don’t think so. Good thing a Mille Lacs lake vacation at The Red Door Resort offers so much more!

Open Water Season is Here and the Fish Are Biting on Mille Lacs The Mille Lacs Fishing Opener was a good one …

2023 Open Water Angling Competitions The open water season is now underway and for those anglers looking to participate in some competitive …

Smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Mille Lacs is a great choice. Mille Lacs was on BassMaster’s Best Bass Lakes: Central list for both 2022 and 2021.  But every angler knows, it’s not just about being at the “right” body of water.  Here are some tips to ensure you have the best opportunity for catching those smallies!

When adventure calls us off-site, we know just where to go - Minnesota State Parks! In fact, just a half hour drive from our location on Lake Mille Lacs you will find two of our favorite parks: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Father Hennepin State Park. Opportunity for family-friendly hiking, swimming, beautiful views and fascinating Minnesota history.

When adventure calls us off-site, we know just where to go - Minnesota State Parks! In fact, just a half hour drive from our location on Lake Mille Lacs you will find two of our favorite parks: Mille Lacs Kathio State Park and Father Hennepin State Park. Opportunity for family-friendly hiking, swimming, beautiful views and fascinating Minnesota history.

Everybody focuses on finding the perfect place to stay, fun activities to do while you are there, and planning out travel. But what about making sure you have a few places to grab a bite to eat in between? Well, we have you covered for your trip to northern Minnesota with our top 5 picks for restaurants on Lake Mille Lacs to try out while you are here!

Mille Lacs Lake Summer 2023 Fishing Regulations Released March 2, 2023 Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) released the 2023 …

Snowmobiling is one of the best ways to enjoy the snow, especially when you stay at one of the best winter resorts in Minnesota! So grab your helmets and winter gear for an exciting Minnesota winter getaway!

Parent and child in snow gear on frozen lake to ice fish.

Ice Fishing on Mille Lacs with Red Door Resort

The fall may have just arrived but our hearts are calling for that special time of year when the big lake freezes over and, still, the fish keep biting. Yes, ice fishing is on its way!

And ice fishing with The Red Door Resort? It may be the best way to experience this seasonal, beloved tradition!

Private cabin at The Red Door Resort

Lake Escape for Two: A Couples Getaway to Mille Lacs Lake

You and your sweetheart deserve a break, together. A time to relax, enjoy the comforts of vacation away from the bustle of everyday and the opportunity to explore and adventure however you desire. Choosing a Minnesota couple’s getaway at a Mille Lacs Lake resort is the perfect choice for everything you may wish to do!

Fall colors on trees along Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota

Top 5 Things To Do in Mille Lacs This Fall

It may be summer now, but fall is on its way and it is one of our favorite seasons at Mille Lacs!

Whether you are slowing down to enjoy a sip of your coffee under the vibrant canopy of a fall tree or hitting the road for a little adventure, we have our Top 5 things to in Mille Lacs this fall!

Guided fishing on Lake Mille Lacs

The Best Guided Fishing Tours on Lake Mille Lacs

Sure, you know Lake Mille Lacs is beautiful and you’ve heard the fishing is great, but is that enough for the ultimate Minnesota lake vacation?

We don’t think so.
Good thing a Mille Lacs lake vacation at The Red Door Resort offers so much more!

Season sites at Minnesota RV Park

Choose the Right Minnesota RV Park for your Seasonal Stay

Sure, you know Lake Mille Lacs is beautiful and you’ve heard the fishing is great, but is that enough for the ultimate Minnesota lake vacation?

We don’t think so.
Good thing a Mille Lacs lake vacation at The Red Door Resort offers so much more!

Ultimate lake vacation on Mille Lacs in Minnesota

The Ultimate Mille Lacs Lake Resort Vacation Is Here!

Sure, you know Lake Mille Lacs is beautiful and you’ve heard the fishing is great, but is that enough for the ultimate Minnesota lake vacation?

We don’t think so.
Good thing a Mille Lacs lake vacation at The Red Door Resort offers so much more!

Grab your fishing rod for excellent catches on Mille Lacs Lake

Top Tips for Smallmouth Fishing on Lake Mille Lacs

Smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Mille Lacs is a great choice. Mille Lacs was on BassMaster’s Best Bass Lakes: Central list for both 2022 and 2021. 

But every angler knows, it’s not just about being at the “right” body of water. 

Here are some tips to ensure you have the best opportunity for catching those smallies!

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Summer Activities at the Red Door Resort
two kids tubing behind boat on Lake Mille Lacs while staying at Red Door Resort
group of people playing basketball at summer family resort on Lake Mille Lacs
A Cruise Water Pontoon drives past a pine tree covered island at sunset.

Activities at Red Door

The Red Door Resort offers a number of activities at or near the resort. Our swimming beach has a sandy lake bottom that stretches out from shore. Activities available at the main resort include a playground, basketball, and gaga ball pit.

Mille Lacs Lake features a world renowned fishery and is also great for recreational use, including swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, wind surfing, kayaking and canoeing. Off the lake there are walking, hiking and snowmobiling opportunities; many of the trails wind through hundreds of acres of beautiful state land and are accessible year round. The area around the resort has a high concentration of sugar maples, which means that, in the fall, the area has some of the most vibrant colors in the state.

The resort is only minutes away from excellent hunting land, state parks, and golf courses. Further afield, you can access the Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Brainerd International Raceway, Paul Bunyan Land, Wealthwood Rod and Gun Club, and the Mille Lacs Indian Museum.

A family enjoys icees on a sandy beach at The Red Door Resort of Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota.
A mom and her kids eat smores around a campfire at The Red Door Resort.
Women standing in a boat holding a large fish on Lake Mille Lacs
Family Resort at North Shore of Minnesota