Kelly Lake - Hibbing

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

Kelly Lake is in Hibbing, Minnesota, just 30.7 miles from Grand Rapids. For another city trip, Duluth is 78 miles away.

The Range Regional Airport is around 10 miles away, and the Fairview Range Medical Center is six miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is 75 miles away.

Residents can shop in Hibbing, which features stores like Lowe’s Home Improvement and Walmart Supercenter. For grocery shopping, there is Super One Foods.

Grab a bite to eat at Sammy’s Pizza and Restaurant, a decades-old pizza chain serving classic pies and other Italian dishes. Another local dining option is Sunrise Bakery, offering excellent donuts and coffee.

Life on the Water

Kelly Lake is 17 acres in size, with a maximum depth of 17 feet. The lake contains slightly under a mile of shoreline with plenty of room for recreation and relaxation.

The lake is a great spot for swimming and has several small, sand beaches with swimming areas. Residents can also enjoy boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and watersports.

Anglers can find black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker, central mudminnow, and Iowa darter.

Around the Area

Just to the north of Kelly Lake is George Washington State Forest. If you’re looking for somewhere to immerse yourself in peaceful nature, this is the place to go. This forest is filled with abundant wildlife and natural beauty. A pristine lake and well-marked trails make this spot a must-visit for outdoor enthusiasts!

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 to enjoy the outdoors, Kelly Lake is an excellent choice!