Life at Ludlow's

Ludlow’s Island Resort has long been a retreat for families to come and enjoy a fun and relaxing vacation.

Here are some great off-island excursions for fun-filled day trips that have a little something for everyone. 

Grab your hiking boots and join us for an autumn adventure you won’t forget!

From the moment you arrive, you’ll enjoy first-class service that goes above and beyond, ensuring your vacation is just that, a vacation.

As a first-time visitor to Lake Vermilion, you’re in for a treat.

With 23 unique handcrafted cabins, you can choose the perfect accommodation for you!

As soon as you step off the shuttle boat onto Ludlow’s Island Resort, you’ll quickly realize that you won’t want to leave any time soon.

When introducing kids to the joys of fishing, Ludlow’s Island Resort offers an experience like no other.

We’ve created the Ultimate Vacation Guide to ensure you have an unforgettable vacation at Ludlow’s!

Lake Vermilion has since transformed into a beloved vacation spot with dozens of resorts lining the shore.

The European explorers likely experienced a far less relaxing time navigating Lake Vermilion’s vast wilderness.

While Lake Vermilion offers serene resorts and remote campgrounds, the area remains largely undeveloped, providing a unique wilderness escape.

Lake Vermilion boasts the longest shoreline in the state at more than 340 miles long and is home to over 365 islands and 40,000 acres of blue waters.

This year, we won four Gold medals AGAIN in Star Tribune Readers’ Choice Minnesota’s Best competition!

Lake Vermillion becomes one of the most beautiful places in northern Minnesota to experience the fall season in spectacular fashion.

In the winter of 1938 Hod decided he would like to see if it was possible to put in a track portage at Bottle Portage, between Iron Lake and Lac La Croix.

The Boy Scouts were founded in 1910, just three years before Hod was born. Hod got involved with scouting early in life while living in Keokuk, IA.

Hod was in charge of the trading post at Campbell's.

Hod and Lil arrived at Campbell's in the fall of 1936.

It was then the spring of 1936 and Hod had recently made the acquaintance of Lillian Larson.

Hod ended up living with a Mr. and Mrs. Aiken, and they were each of a mind to build their own cabins.

As we head into the spring of 1931, Hod and Leon had both decided to find work.

Hod had made himself a small living area in which to spend the winter.

It's 1930 and the U.S. is in the midst of the Great Depression.

We know everyone loves reading through the history in our cabin books, so we thought we'd dive a little more in-depth.

While some Lake Vermilion resorts remain open year-round, most are seasonal, open each year from the beginning of fishing season through early October.

If you’ve ever pulled up our live beach cam in February, you already know our Lake Vermilion waterfront is a very different place in the winter.

Our resident fisherman, and owner-operator of our resort tackle shop has some advice for early season fishing on Lake Vermilion.

Anyone who enjoys boating, fishing, and hiking will love Lake Vermilion in northeastern Minnesota.

It’s winter on Lake Vermilion, and, as always, we’re hard at work on updates to our cabins and the resort grounds.

Our 81st season is winding down, but the fall colors are just getting started.

Labor Day is just around the corner, so we’ve put together a couple of our favorite picnic and grilling recipes.

Rides in our amphibious car are a favorite activity for guests at Ludlow’s Island, but not everyone knows the history of our unique vehicle.