• Welcome to Timber Trail
    Lodge and Resort

    Modern and Deluxe Accommodations
    on the White Iron Chain of Lakes
    In Ely Minnesota.
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  • Premier four-season
    Ely MN family resort

    Offering modern accommodations with direct Boundary
    Waters access for those who wish to incorporate a
    wilderness adventure into their MN resorts vacation.
    Why Choose Timber Trail Lodge & Resort?

  • Surrounded by over one million
    acres of wilderness!

    Located just seven miles from Ely, MN
    Timber Trail Lodge sits on the south shore of Farm Lake
    one of four interconnected lakes.
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Timber Trail Lodge is a premier four-season Ely Minnesota family resort offering modern accommodations with direct Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) access for those who want to incorporate a wilderness or fishing adventure into their Minnesota resorts vacation. Located just seven miles from Ely, Minnesota, Timber Trail Lodge sits on the south shore of Farm Lake, one of four interconnected lakes offering both motorized boating and Boundary Waters canoeing experiences, and surrounded by over one million acres of wilderness.

 

See our Accommodations page for information on our modern to deluxe cabins, and our Cabin Availability and Current Specials pages to plan your Minnesota vacation.

 

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Timber Trail Lodge accommodations

Accommodations

Timber Trail Lodge is open all year and has a variety of lakeside accommodations. Our cabins range from deluxe to modern and comfortable and range in size from 1 to 6 bedrooms. We also have motel kitchenette rooms attached to the lodge for those seeking short term overnight lodging. Our newest cabins are the nicest you will find in Ely. Our accommodations are reasonably priced and all are fully furnished. We can accommodate almost any size group and offer discounted rates for those seeking multiple cabin accommodations.

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Activities At Timber Trail Lodge

Activities At Timber Trail Lodge

Vacationing at our Ely, MN resort will provide you with a multitude of activities to choose from. Our video, "What else is there to do during my stay at Timber Trail" highlights the many Ely area activities that draw visitors to Ely and the BWCA. The lodge also has numerous amenities and activities; see "What we offer visitors to Ely, Minnesota". We have direct access to the BWCA across the lake from our resort, and a full service canoe outfitting company, Boundary Waters Outfitters, if you'd like to add a wilderness experience to your Ely, MN vacation.

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Timber Trail Lodge offers both Boundary Waters fishing trips and access to four interconnecting lakes

Fishing At Timber Trail Lodge

Our guests have a wide variety of fishing options. Our chain of four lakes offers 11,000 acres of water and direct access to the BWCA, offering some of the finest fishing in North America. We offer self guided and guided wilderness fishing experiences. Spring and fall offer the best fishing, but you can enjoy productive fishing throughout the summer months. We can answer questions, tell you where the fish are biting, what lures and techniques are working, etc.

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Reservations/Deposits/Cancellations and Payment

 

We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Money Orders, Travelers Checks, Personal Checks and Cash. All reservations will require a 50% deposit for cabin/s and or boat/s at the creation of a new reservation. Once a reservation has been created, three months prior to arrival, the remaining 50% for the cabins/boats plus applicable taxes and incidentals reserved must be paid in full. At any time a cancellation occurs on a reservation for cabins or boats and a deposit has been put down, the deposit will be forfeited and the cabins/boats may be re-rented. At the time of, or within two weeks of departure the guest can request a hold for the next years booking period. The hold will require a 50% deposit (for cabin/s and or boat/s) within three months of the date of departure. The remaining 50% is due three months prior to booking. If the stay is cancelled on or before the remaining deposit is due, the initial deposit will be retained by the resort. If the stay is cancelled within three months of the arrival date, the entire deposit will be retained by the resort. Rates are subject to change without notice. Each extra person over cabin occupancy rate is charged at $20/day.

 

YOUR BOAT CLUB

Your Boat Club - Timber Trail Lodge and Resort

We are now a Preferred Affiliate Location for Your Boat Club

 

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