Trillium Lake - Woodrow Twp

Located in Cass County, Minnesota

Trillium Lake, also known as Lizard Lake, is a 136-acre lake located in Woodrow Township, Minnesota. It is 177 miles north of Minneapolis and 126 miles west of Duluth.

The closest location for emergency care is Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital, 57 miles northeast. The Duluth International Airport is 122 miles west.

Life on the Water

Those seeking a private, quiet escape will love life on Trillium Lake! This snake-shaped lake is a fantastic place to enjoy activities like kayaking, cruising on your kayak, swimming, or fishing. Anglers can expect to catch yellow perch, rock bass, largemouth bass, bullhead, walleye, northern pike, and various panfish.

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.

Visit Duluth

Duluth is the perfect spot for a weekend city getaway in the city while still offering beautiful, natural scenery.

For an outdoor adventure off the water, visit any of the city's 23 parks. The Leif Erickson Park is one of the most popular ones and features a rose garden with 1,800 bushes. It is widely considered one of the best rose gardens in the state.

Lake Superior Zoo offers a fun, family-friendly trip to see over 140 species in indoor and outdoor settings. The zoo also has a cafe, a gift shop, interactive visits, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Looking to take a scenic drive? The North Shore Scenic Drive spans around 150 miles, following the shoreline of Lake Superior. It offers great photo opportunities, historic landmarks, and quaint shops along the way.

When visitors head back to the city and are looking for a place to eat, there's something to satisfy every craving. Highly-rated options include Duluth Grill, OMC Smokehouse, Va Bene, New Scenic Cafe, and Vitta Pizza.

Why Trillium Lake?

If you're looking for a quiet lake nestled in the Minnesota woods, you've found the perfect match in Trillium Lake!