Hotels in Deer River, MN

“My little family came to LakeWood Lodge this past week ! Amy and Preston are such wonderful family oriented people treat customers like family ! I cant wait to come back to see you in May 2026 ! I want to thank you for the cabin in the woods ! I was able to have my peace & calm ! I am so relaxed ! The grandsons loved the fishing and the beach oh yeah who can forget the ice cream !!!”

“My family and family friend have been coming here for as long as I can remember and always had a great time. The trips I made as a kid were some of my best memories. Looking forward to taking my own kids to enjoy it.

Safety: Came as a kid and always felt safe. The people.are amazing at making everyone family and keeping an eye out for each other.

Walkability: Everything you need is easy to walk to.”

“Had a great time caught ton of northern. Pam and Gary were great. Our boat went down our second day into the trip and they let us use their boat which was a life saver. Pam brought us deserts she made all the time and made us feel as we were apart of the family . Definitely will be back !”

“Quiet, peaceful, historic. It's an old school cabin on the lake experience. The family that runs it has been there for generations. They are helpful and friendly.”

“Having grown up in the area, the legends loom large about the historic camp on the shores of one of our region's favorite lakes. These days, Camp Hiawatha is more than just a summer camp; it’s a, event space and wedding venue where stories unfold and memories are etched into the hearts of all who gather. As you stroll through this idyllic setting, each path tells a tale of adventure, each cabin holds echoes of laughter, and the lake reflects the endless possibilities of love. Having photographed weddings there, I can confirm that it is a perfectly unique venue for anyone looking to get married in the woods of Northern Minnesota.

Choosing Camp Hiawatha as your wedding venue opens up a world where the charm of rustic living meets the elegance of heartfelt nuptials. The camp offers a variety of settings to suit any wedding vision. Perhaps you’ll exchange vows at the waterfront, the gentle sounds of Deer Lake providing a serene soundtrack, or under the majestic pines, where the whispers of the forest breathe life into your commitment. Maybe you will say “I do” within the sanctuary of the sweet, sentimental chapel. You might even have a cocktail hour and dance on the dock under the stars as a bonfire roars and lives on behind you.

Whatever you do, you cannot do it wrong in choosing Camp Hiawatha as a wedding venue.”

“We stayed here because of the funeral in early June. They had great climate control, and we were also staying there during a storm with a tornado. they had amazing security plants in place so don’t worry if you ever have a tornado there they will be very helpful. Only one person working that night but is really helpful. Keep up the good work.”