Heston's Lodge

The whole family will cherish their time at Heston's Lodge, where there's always something to do. Located on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Heston's Lodge puts you just minutes away from popular outdoor activities all year round. Explore the waters on a canoeing trip, take the kids out to cast their first line, or keep your feet firmly on the ground and discover the forested surroundings on a hike and indulge in a delicious picnic within the beautiful wilderness. The possibilities are truly endless and you're guaranteed to find something the whole family will love!

Enjoy all the beauty of nature during your stay at Heston's Lodge. Gunflint Lake offers spectacular views and is located just steps away from the lodge so you can easily spend a day on the waters as you fish, swim, or go boating. Be sure to bring your camera, the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is just at the edge of the lodge. If you'd rather keep your feet on the solid ground, then many of the surrounding nature trails are sure to call your name. Explore the area on an invigorating hiking trip!

During your stay at Heston's Lodge, spend some time fishing on Gunflint Lake. The lake is teeming with walleye, lake trout, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Take the whole family out in a boat, or enjoy a quiet afternoon to yourself. If traveling during the colder months, drill a hole into the frozen ground and go ice fishing - trout season opens in mid-January! You could catch a record-breaking fish! Then, retire to your cabin for a good night's sleep.

Head to Heston's Lodge for the perfect romantic retreat! Outdoor lovers will get a kick out of this place, located near the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness area. Go on an adventure and try out white water rafting, cast your line together and go fishing, or simply enjoy a relaxing retreat in the outdoors. At night, watch the stars in the night sky together.

Explore the winter paradise of Heston's Lodge with over 75 kilometers of cross-country ski trails beginning right at the property. Groomed with a Pisten-Bully groomer, the season typically lasts from late December to well into March. An Upper Gunflint Trail ski pass is required, which is available right in the lodge.

Head to Heston's Lodge and experience a hunting vacation unlike any other. Head out near Gunflint Lake and explore all of the wildlife that there is to offer. Before you go hunting, make sure it's the appropriate season and that you've got all of the necessary licenses and safety equipment. Book today.

Gunflint Lake offers so much to enhance your vacation experience at Heston's Lodge. The kids will love swimming or building sandcastles on the beach, even hopping aboard a boat for their first-ever fishing trip! For something a little more relaxing, just unwind on the shore with a picnic and a good book. The waters of Gunflint Lake also provide beautiful views for guests to enjoy!

Head to Minnesota and stay at Heston's Lodge for a perfect vacation. While you're here, learn what the area around Gunflint Lake was used for in the early days. Learn about the settlers and what the area was used for. You'll be happy you took time out of your vacation to learn a thing or two! Book today.

Stay in complete comfort on the shores of Gunflint Lake! Each of the cabins at Heston's Lodge is fully outfitted for housekeeping, and features kitchens, microwaves, refrigerators, and some even have fire pits! Aside from the White Pine Cabin, which features one bedroom and a sleeping loft, each has two or three bedrooms. These secluded cabins are the perfect shelter after a day of wilderness exploration.