Lake Twelve - Windemere Twp

Pine County, Minnesota

Lake Twelve is in Windemere Township, Minnesota, under 50 miles from Duluth.

The Essentia Health-Moose Lake Hospital is under 10 miles away, and the Duluth International Airport is under 60 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Lake Twelve spans 65 acres with a maximum depth of 31 feet, offering plenty of space for lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. With no public access points, residents can enjoy a private paradise!

The lake is known for its good pan fishing. Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, sunfish, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, white sucker, emerald shiner, golden shiner, and tadpole madtom.

Around the Area

When you want to get out into the Minnesota wilderness and take part in hiking, hunting, camping on an over 68,000-acre state park, head to Solana State Forest.

Lake Twelve is an hour away from Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. Enjoy an array of water sports and tourist stops in addition to the abundant fishing opportunities.

Visit Duluth

Duluth is the perfect spot for a weekend city getaway 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 Lake Twelve?

If you’re looking for a gorgeous rural getaway centered in Minnesota outdoors that has great amenities, then you’ve found the perfect match with Lake Twelve!