Mcavity Lake - Deer Lake

Itasca County, Minnesota

McAvity Lake is in Deer Lake, Minnesota, under 16 miles from Grand Rapids. For another big-city destination, Bemidji is under 80 miles away.

The Range Regional Airport is under 50 miles away, and the Duluth International Airport is under 110 miles away.

On the Water Fun

McAvity Lake spans 147 acres with a maximum depth of 29 feet, offering room for residents to enjoy recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. While many homes have docks, a public boat launch is on the southern tip of the lake.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, yellow perch, and white sucker.

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, McAvity Lake is a great choice!