Alexandria Area

The Alexandria area boasts over 300 lakes, hundreds of miles of trails, public beaches, parks and byways. Visit these resorts and lodges to make Alexandria your next Minnesota vacation destination! Come for pristine lakes, unbeatable fishing, world class golf, history and arts, and more. There is adventure for all ages.

16953 – 142nd Street
Villard, MN
888-706-0422
Open May – Sept
Shady Rest Resort Sign

A family run resort only 2 hours from Minneapolis, offering a wonderful destination for families and friends to get together at the lake.
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AccommodationsOn-Site ActivitiesLake & Fishing InfoFacilitiesArea AttractionsContact Info & Map
Cabins, RV Camping, Tent Sites
  • Two playgrounds
  • 2 tennis courts
  • Safe sandy beach with a slide
  • Swim raft
  • Sun deck
  • Great lake for swimming, water skiing and fishing
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Shuffle board
  • Horse shoes
  • Pontoon and boat rentals
  • Game room
On Lake Amelia
On-Site Facilities:

  • 12 superb cabins that are more like vacation homes, all with a/c and their own fire rings looking out over lake Amelia.
  • Also 20 overnight RV sites
  • Seasonal sites
  • A convenience store
  • Bait and tackle shop
  • Free wireless internet
Nearby Facilities:

  • 6 golf courses within 20 minutes
  • Bike trails
  • Antique shops
  • Alexandria and Glenwood shopping
  • Wonderful restaurants
  • Historical museums
  • Maritime museum
  • Hundreds of lakes
  • Carlos Creek Winery
  • Golfing
  • Winery tours
  • Amusement park with go carting and mini golf
  • Indoor water park
  • Biking
Contact Information:
16953 – 142nd Street
Villard, MN 56385
1-320-554-2017 or 1-888-706-0422

17857 Lake St. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
Call:1-800-458-5136
Open May 1 – Oct. 1

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We are a family owned resort located on one of Minnesota’s top 10 fishing lakes.

The outdoor pool at Linwood Resort

AccommodationsOn-Site ActivitiesLake & Fishing InfoFacilitiesArea AttractionsContact Info & Map
14 cabins and 2 campsites, seasonal sites available.
Availability 
  • Playground
  • Sand volleyball
  • Horseshoes
  • Children’s lawn games
  • Outdoor pool
  • 9 hole mini golf
  • Outdoor ping pong table
On Lake Osakis
On-Site Facilities:
  • 14 cabins
  • 4 campsites
  • Lodge with gameroom
  • Boat lift
  • Launch service
  • Fish cleaning house
  • Shower house
  • Coin laundry
  • Groceries
  • Gas, oil and bait available on site
Nearby Facilities: Golf, Shopping.
Central Lakes Bike Trail.
Contact Information:
17857 Lake St. E.
Osakis, MN 56360
1-320-859-2175 or 1-800-458-5136