White Pines Lodge

Really cool CCC-made cabins that are so solid. Cool inside but they have AC and a gas fireplace with a small fridge and TV with digital channels. LOTS of character. Some false ladybugs and you may get a visit from a resident mouse but put a granola bar out for her and she’ll party in the bathroom and stop making noise in the bedroom. The restaurant food is really good—try the fish fry! And the area is beautiful and great for walking/hiking, birding, and fishing/wading. Plenty of parking.

We have stayed at White Pines cabins for many years and love it. We especially go during the week and in the off-season - we practically have it all to ourselves. The meals at the lodge are always plentiful and delicious (we bought a whole peach cobbler to take home, it was so good!). The beds are comfortable, the gas fireplace makes it very cozy. There's a small fridge, but no microwave (no cooking in the cabins). And the firepits outside are welcoming to small gatherings. We've been there in different seasons and both the heat and a/c work well. The only drawback is that the shower is rather small for my 6'4" and hefty husband. There are many very walkable trails; even one for those with disabilities. Children can play in a small play area (swings and a crickly slide). Over near the tent camping area are a couple fords where you can splash and cool off in the water. There are a few local restaurants we like to frequent. Whenever we return to White Pines, it's like coming home.

I needed an overnight stay on a trip from Georgia to Minnesota. This place seemed quaint, and it is. The grounds are very nice and well kept. There is a cute gift shop and a restaurant on site. The room however...was pretty archaic. Rustic and cabin like, but if you are looking for hot water, a place to plug in a device, forget it. I had to plug the coffee pot in on the floor to use it. No outlets located conveniently. The worst of it was when we pulled the trundle bed out and found a chewed up frito bag and mouse droppings. The bathtub had bar soap from a prior resident. There was a tip envelope for the maid service. Audacious! We slept on our own blanket to keep from getting dirty. Not recommended until they do some reno and cleaning.

Wonderful cozy cabin in the woods.

The woods themselves are magical! Maps available at the gift shop. The cabins are from the 1930s so they're small, but has a shower and stone fireplace so it's a great value when you want to go camping but don't want to spend hours setting up & tearing down. Some of the facilities could use some maintenance, but for being nearly 100 years old, this is a great, safe park. The restaurant is gorgeous inside, but the food leaves something to desire. I get it, it's hard to run a restaurant, but maybe going full-bakery to focus on your amazing pies & collaboration with Jens bread or bake your own instead of a greasy spoon restaurant with the tired classics. Soup with panini press sandwiches, pie, and coffee would be more streamline for the restaurant and would encourage Door Dash or anyone who wants a quick, delicious bite, which isn't easy to find in the area.