.Hard to believe that such beauty exists in the midwest.. Nelson's is on the edge of both the Boundary Water Canoe Wilderness and Voyagers National Park. Voyagers is accessably by boat so if you don't bring your own be sure to rent one and and ask the staff for directions. Chef Chris prepares some of the best food I've eaten... More

We have been going to Nelson's Resort for 23 years and love it! The resort sits on the edge of one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the world. A short boat ride brings us to the most incredible scenery that totally re-arranges our outlook on life. This year the food in the lodge at Nelsons Resort has taken... More

We want to convey our appreciation for teh fantastic evening we had on June 23rd. Our group enjoyed the piano music and delicious Smorgasbord from the hors d'oeuvres to the desserts. The dining room was wonderful and the service superb. Thank you for your kind hospitality and happy memories. The Greenwood Seniors. More

Rented The Point cabin. It had 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds, no kitchen, and small bathroom. The location was great. No foot-traffic from other cabins through our area and great view of the lake from the front of our cabin. The only problem with the location is that you could not drive directly to the cabin. We had to... More

Our family planned a wonderful 7 day vacation at Nelson's Resort, Crane Lake. The 2 bedroom cabin was beautiful, the scenery was fantastic, but we had a mouse problem. Unfortunately, we ended our stay early because the owner's only excuse for mice in the cabin and eating area was, "this is an old cabin". Not a good excuse for the... More

My husband's family has been visiting Nelson's Resort since the early 80's. We will continue to make our yearly pilgrimage with our own four children who consider it "their place." If you love to fish, relax, hike and enjoy the outdoors, Nelson's is the place for you. We consider the fishing guides part of the family and have had great... More