Buck Lake - Northeast Itasca

Itasca County, Minnesota

Buck Lake is in Northeast Itasca, Minnesota, under 40 miles from Grand Rapids. For another city trip, Duluth is under 100 miles away.

The Range Regional Airport and the Fairview Range Medical Center are under 30 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 95 miles away.

Residents can shop at Miller Hill Mall or the Stone Ridge Shopping Center. Local dining options include Bailey’s Courtyard Cafe and Palmers Tavern.

Life on the Lake

Buck Lake spans 495 acres with a maximum depth of 31 feet, offering plenty of space for recreation and relaxation.

This beautiful, peaceful lake offers swimming, boating, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing opportunities. Ice fishing is popular in the wintertime.

Anglers can find bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, and more.

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.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking for a family home, a full-time retirement home, or a vacation home, Buck Lake is a great choice!