Minnesota Fishing & Family Vacations

Welcome to Anchor Inn Resort

You’ll find Anchor Inn Resort at the top of lists for recommended Minnesota fishing and family vacation resorts. Located on the shores of the Bowstring River near Spring Lake, MN, and deep in the Chippewa National Forest, Anchor Inn is a sportsman’s dream, offering guests the opportunity to take a break from the pressures of everyday living, and fish, hunt or just relax in the beauty of Minnesota’s Northwoods.

Anchor Inn Resort began in the early 1920s as a hunting lodge. Owned and operated today by Monte & Heather Chapman, it offers guests a variety of lodging choices including clean, comfortable cabins, and a RV and tent campground.

Considered one of the Best Fishing Resorts in Minnesota. Anchor Inn Resort provides anglers with world-class Minnesota fishing opportunities. The beautiful Bowstring River system includes Bowstring Lake, Sand Lake, Little Sand Lake and Rice Lake.

Anglers find some of the best Minnesota walleye fishing in the state as well as great northern pike, crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass and bluegill fishing. The Anchor Inn bridge is well-known for great fishing available from its walkway. It’s not unusual to score buckets of bluegill or a stringer of walleye from the bridge or from the shore and docks at Anchor Inn Resort. Anchor Inn is located in some of Minnesota’s finest public hunting grounds. Black bear hunting, grouse hunting, deer hunting, and duck hunting is excellent in the immediate vicinity of the resort. Ask Monte for tips to ensure your successful Minnesota hunting trip. Anchor Inn Resort is also a great place to spend your Minnesota family vacation. With terrific fishing, fun resort activities, and interesting area attractions, your family will enjoy time together in the great outdoors while making great memories. We invite you to experience our legendary hospitality! Call today or check availability now!
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Use this resort layout map to explore our cabins, lodge and amenities. Have a question? Give us a call: 218-659-2718.

Lodging

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Cabin #1 at Anchor Inn Resort

Cabin #1

Our most popular cabin, this lakeside A-Frame features a beautiful view of Little Sand Lake.
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8 Max
Cabin #2 at the best Walleye Fishing Resort in Minnesota - Anchor Inn Resort

Cabin #2

This comfortable one bedroom cabin is conveniently located nearest our Lodge.
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Sleeps 4 Max
Cabin #3 at Anchor Inn Resort - A Minnesota family resort.

Cabin #3

This recently updated two bedroom cabin is conveniently located close to the Lodge.
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4 Max
Cabin #4 at Anchor Inn Resort

Cabin #4

This comfortable three bedroom cabin is a perfect vacation cabin for year-round Northwoods getaways.
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8 Max

Cabin #5

This full-modernized two bedroom unit is built around an authentic hand-cut log cabin.
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6 Max
Cabin # 6 at Anchor Inn Resort

Cabin #6

Always a guest favorite, this three bedroom executive cabin offers lake views from multiple rooms.
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8 Max

Cabin #7

This modern four-bedroom cabin is perfect for large families or groups, with plenty space for everyone.
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10 Max

Cabin #9

This secluded cabin sits just feet from the Bowstring River and provides guests end-unit privacy with great views.
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Sleeps 4 Max

RV & Tent Camping

We offer four tent and/or RV campsites with electrical and water hook-ups, shower house and dump station.
  • 4 Campsites
  • May thru November
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Online Reservations

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Online Reservations for cabins and campsites are available for for Saturday to Saturday (week-long) stays.  For shorter stays, please call us at 218-659-2718 or fill out our information request form.

We strongly encourage you to make your reservations as far in advance as possible to ensure your first choice of cabin.  Visit our Resort Policies page for more information.

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Testimonials

What our visitors say

“Wonderful cabins, fantastic fishing and incredible hosts! If you are looking for a great experience in the Northwoods, stop searching and book at Anchor Inn Resort.”
Bettina G.
"Anchor Inn is a beautiful place! The hospitality is beyond compare. Our cabin was updated, spotless and very comfortable. The fish were hungry, the scenery was spectacular and peace and quiet is good for the soul!"
Brian G.
“If you are looking for a fishing vacation I highly recommend Anchor Inn. Family friendly -- off-the-bridge fishing is really good, especially if you have children.Cabins are totally modern and fully loaded. We have always had a great time and caught our share of fish..”
Tom H.
“If you like peace and quiet and serenity...along with good folks...you will find it here. Did I mention fish?? TONS of fish! Best place ever!! Have come here since the early 1970's. Love it...”
Carol C.
"We have stayed here 6 years now. There not enough words to say how great the hospitality is. I would recommend Anchor Inn for anyone looking to get away"
Mark W.
"Had a wonderful week here! Saw lots of wildlife, beautiful bald eagles, a bear, muskrat, weasel and much more. I highly recommend staying here. Clean, friendly, beautiful and good fishing!"
Joni H.