Dora Lake - Kinghurst Twp

A Short Drive Away

Dora Lake is in Kinghurst Township, Minnesota, under 65 miles from Grand Rapids and Bemidji.

The Bemidji Regional Airport is under 70 miles away, and the Bigfork Valley Hospital is 24 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 160 miles away.

Residents can also visit the nearby Miller Hill Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as the Jourdan Family Restaurant.

A Great Size

Spanning 423 acres and with a max depth of 18 feet, Dora Lake has all the joys of a large lake while maintaining the atmosphere of a small lake.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. Many homes have docks, but a public access point is on the western side of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, cisco, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, bowfin, golden redhorse, redhorse, shorthead redhorse, silver redhorse, and white sucker.

Explore Wirt

Those looking for fun off the water can visit the nearby town of Wirt.

One popular attraction is the North Beltrami Heritage Center. Visitors can learn about local history through exhibits, events, and educational programs.

Another popular attraction is the Schoolcraft State Park, where visitors can hike the trails and relax in nature.

Visit Grand Rapids

If you’re interested in learning the history of logging in this part of the state, head down to the Forest History Center. You can see a recreation of a white pine logging camp from 1900, listen to stories from loggers and forest service patrolmen from different eras, or get a bird’s eye view from a 100-foot fire tower.

Follow the yellow brick road to the Judy Garland Museum, where you can get a glimpse at the world’s largest Judy Garland and Wizard of Oz collection, including the world-famous ruby-red slippers from the movie.

If you’re getting hungry, you can check out the great restaurants that Grand Rapids has to offer, like Mitu Srilankan and Indian Cuisine, Donkey Taqueria, and Heritage Restaurant.

Relaxing and Calm

Those looking for a place to relax will love living on Dora Lake.