WINTER VACATIONS AT BIG SANDY

Winter vacations at Big Sandy Lodge are perfect for a snowmobile retreat, ice fishing, or skiing adventure! We are open year round and our warm, rustic ambiance provides just the right atmosphere for spectacular winter vacations! Greet the day with a warm mug of coffee, a sunlit view across the ice on Big Sandy Lake and get ready to snowmobile, head out for a day of great ice fishing or bundle up for a refreshing day of skiing! When you're ready to head back in, stop in for a delicious lunch at our restaurant or unwind and swap stories in our sports bar. Then head back out or to your cabin or hotel room for a classic Minnesota Up North retreat.

Our cabin rentals provide perfect lodging for winter vacations and our Lodge offers the warmth of four roaring fireplaces to gather around, sit back and get lost in. Enjoy our indoor pool for a swim or take a muscle-soothing soak in the hot tub and sauna. Then enjoy an exquisite dinner and a decadent dessert before you head back to your room for a deep night's sleep.

You'll find winter vacations at Big Sandy Lodge live up to those idyllic family get-together memories that make spending the winter holidays with us a legacy event. Gather the family here for a unique winter wonderland Christmas or for an amazing private New Year's Eve party. Planning a winter wedding? Big Sandy Lodge has the amenities and the rustic Up North lodge ambiance to make your day all you've dreamed.

Snow enthusiasts love our easy access to area ski and snowmobile trails and our location on the lake is great for ice fishing. Make Big Sandy Lodge your winter vacation getaway and experience Minnesota as never before!
 

Snowmobile Trails
Snowmobile trails around the Big Sandy Lake area are known for their scenic beauty and for their meticulous grooming. A stay at Big Sandy Lodge is the perfect compliment to hours spent out exploring Aitkin County's 600 plus miles of groomed snowmobile trails. With so much territory to explore, there's no end to the adventure! The Aitkin County snowmobile trails connect to other trail systems as well and combined offer over 1,500 miles of snowmobile trails for you to ride in the region. Some of these trails also double as ATV trails (please pick up a snowmobile trails map in the Lodge for details on which trails are designated for non-winter ATV trails.)

You'll enjoy rides through some of Minnesota's most pristine forests as well as a chance to head in to small towns as you meander through the county. Back at Big Sandy Lodge, a delicious dinner and our well-appointed sports bar will await your return. Sooth tired muscles in the hot tub and sauna and grab a cup of hot chocolate for a chance to catch up with your fellow riders around our blazing fireplaces. Rest in the comfort of your rustic, Up North room or cabin and get ready for another hard-hitting day of heading out on the trails!

Traveling with a large snowmobile group? We can accommodate group lodging and cater to dining for large groups. Please inquire and learn how Big Sandy Lodge can become the base for your next snowmobile adventure!

Download an area Trail Map PDF from the Minnesota DNR

Snowmobile Rental
Heading up to Big Sandy Lodge in the winter? Not sure what you want to do when you're here? We offer snowmobile rental to our guests. We have a limited number of snowmobile rentals available so please inquire early if you'd like to make a reservation. When you decide to snowmobile Minnesota, Aitkin County has over 600 miles of groomed trails waiting for you. Not sure if you'll like snowmobiling? Then rent one of ours for a day and give it a try. It's a great way to discover a new sport while on your winter vacation.

Our guests who return year after year to snowmobile Minnesota have found Big Sandy Lodge is a great place to set up base camp. Begin and end your journey with us or return nightly to enjoy our full resort amenities that include restaurant and sports bar, hot tubs, pool, sauna, and cozy fireplaces in the ambiance of a log Lodge setting on Big Sandy Lake's south shores. We can accommodate large groups and cater dinners for your family or community snowmobile club.

Heading out for a weekend of snowmobile fun is one of the highlights of Minnesota winters. Call ahead for the latest snow and weather conditions. Snowmobile trail maps are available in the Lodge.