Discover the ultimate antidote to stress on a Minnesota family resort vacation! Just as nature intended, there is something for the whole family to enjoy at Balsam Bay, and the bountiful beauty and serenity of Northern Minnesota will have you returning again and again.
We offer two types of accommodations for the resort vacationer: Modern housekeeping lake cabins each tastefully decorated in a different theme, and our new RV Park campground equipped for any size recreational vehicle; whether it's just for a short get-a-way or for your seasonal 'home away from home', our spacious wooded sites are sure to make you 'Happy Campers'.
Looking for a good Minnesota fishing resort? Big Sand Lake is the place for Northern, Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill. Great family vacations start at Balsam Bay Resort. Swimming, Canoeing, Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, Bird watching, and ATV riding are just a few of the activities offered in this area; not to mention the numerous gift shops, restaurants, golf courses, historical and recreational sites all within an easy drive from Balsam Bay Resort.
Our on-site facilities include a game room where you can play pool, foosball, board games, read a book or watch TV. There is horseshoes, a campfire near the lake, children's playground, paddle boats, canoe, and pontoon boats. Our newest addition is a 16' X 40' heated swimming pool for you to enjoy from early June through Labor Day.