Gunflint Trail Outfitters for Boundary Waters Day Trips

two people canoe on a Boundary Waters lake

There are several outfitters on the Gunflint Trail that you can rent canoes from for day trips into the Boundary Waters. During your stay at Okontoe, you have direct access to three small lakes right from our property. But maybe you’d like to get into the Boundary Waters for a day trip, or even an … Read more

DIY Hiking Retreats for Spiritual Renewal and Growth

three hikers sit at an overlook of a lake at sunrise

Being a quiet campground with no cell service, Okontoe is an ideal basecamp for a DIY hiking retreat. Not just for the hiking, but to focus on your life with Jesus. Hiking just happens to be a great way to do that! Our area—the Gunflint Trail—has enough hiking trails to keep you busy every day … Read more

How to Fully Enjoy Your Unplugged Time Away

black dog sits on a paddleboard with paddler on a very calm Bow Lake

Does camping without cell service scare you? It shouldn’t. Here’s how to enjoy your “no-phone” time away! Here at Okontoe you don’t need to worry about not having cell service. In fact, most of our guests find they absolutely love their “forced” media fast. It’s really not that unusual for wilderness campgrounds to be off … Read more

Every Season in the North Woods Has Its Positives

paddle boarding on Bow Lake

No matter when during the camping season you come, our area has its beauty—and also some reasons why you may want to choose a different time! It depends on what you’re looking for and how you want to spend your time. We’ll take each month from May to October to let you know what to … Read more

Minnesota’s Best Fall Color Hike: Oberg Mountain Loop Trail

hiker looks over the guard rail at one of Oberg Mountains many overlooks

Of course “the best” of anything is always up for debate. But in this case, the Oberg Mountain Loop hiking trail truly is in the running for Minnesota’s Best Fall Color Hike. People love this hike for it’s several spectacular views of Lake Superior as well as equally great views of the surrounding inland “mountains” … Read more