Wilderness Beach Resort
Come for the fish. Stay for the experience.
For over 100 years, Wilderness Beach Resort has welcomed families to the shores of Lake Mille Lacs. Our 9-acre waterfront resort in Isle, Minnesota pairs fishing, outdoor adventure, a private harbor, and full-hookup RV living in one easygoing destination.
Isle, MN 56342
9 am to 5 pm
on Lake Mille Lacs
Why Wilderness
A Lake Mille Lacs tradition built for families
Nestled on the pristine shores of Lake Mille Lacs, Wilderness Beach Resort offers the kind of family vacation and relaxed fishing trip that keeps guests coming back generation after generation.
More Than a Century of Hospitality
For over 100 years, families and anglers have returned to Wilderness Beach Resort for time on the water and easy summer routines.
Nine Waterfront Acres
Our 9-acre property gives guests room to spread out while staying close to the harbor, the shoreline, and the resort office.
Fishing First
Lake Mille Lacs is known for outstanding fishing, and Wilderness keeps you close to the spots guests care about most.
Private Harbor Access
Use the private harbor and launch area to get on the lake quickly, then head back to a quieter resort setting when the day is done.
View harbor gallery (11 photos) →Full Hookup RV Living
Our yearly RV sites are built around the basics guests ask for most often: electric, water, sewer, and a dedicated lot on the waterfront.
Lake Home Options
In addition to RV sites, Wilderness also offers a lake home stay for guests who want the same waterfront setting with a different lodging style.
Annual Leaseholders
What keeps families coming back year after year
Wilderness is a community of annual leaseholders, not a drop-in campground. Most of our site holders have renewed their yearly contract for a decade or more — many for over 25 years.
"We signed our first annual lease here in 1998 and we've renewed every single year since. This isn't a campsite we visit — it's our second home on the lake. The moment we pull in at the start of the season, everything slows down."
"We've held our site for 18 years. Our kids grew up fishing off that dock and now they bring their own kids out for the season. Wilderness is woven into our family in a way that no other place could be."
"The resort is quiet, well-maintained, and the same familiar faces greet us every spring. We've renewed our lease every year for 22 years. You don't leave a place like this once you find it."
"My parents held this site for over 25 years. When they were ready to hand it off, we renewed the lease ourselves. The walleye fishing, the harbor, the peace and quiet — there's nothing like it on Mille Lacs."
"Three generations of our family have held a site here. My grandfather started it, my dad kept renewing, and now I sign the lease. It's more than a tradition — it's the one constant in a very busy life."
Amenities
The essentials guests want to know before they book
This section covers the amenities and planning details customers ask about most often before they reserve a site or plan a property visit.
On-property highlights
- Waterfront setting on Lake Mille Lacs
- Private harbor and boat launch access
- Full-hookup RV sites
- Lake home rental option
RV and visit basics
- Yearly RV site rentals are available
- Accepted RV fit depends on the specific site and setup
- Use the illustrated site map below to preview the property layout
- Business hours are 9 am to 5 pm for planning your visit
Planning
Need a fast summary before you come out?
Use the links below for the information most guests want first: the illustrated site map, the Google location, and turn-by-turn directions to the resort office.
Wilderness does not have an on-site restaurant, bar, or swimming pool. Use the FAQ below for the rest of the planning details, and contact the resort office during business hours to confirm current policies on pets, seasonal dates, storage, and payment timing.
Photo Gallery
Browse Wilderness before you visit
Explore the harbor, waterfront, and resort grounds. Six preview photos per category — click any image or the link below it to see all photos.
Harbor & Boat Launch
Waterfront & Shoreline
Resort Grounds & RV Community
Resort Layout
Lake, harbor, and RV rows at a glance
The map below is a cleaned-up digital interpretation of the current resort sketch. It is designed to help guests understand the property layout before they ask about site fit, availability, or a property visit.
Digitized Map
Wilderness Beach Resort
Lake Mille Lacs sits at the top of the property, Highway 47 runs along the south edge, and the RV pads step down through three main rows.
Google Location
Find Wilderness Beach Resort
Wilderness Beach Resort is between Isle and Malmo, 1 mile south of Malmo on Highway 47, at 20227 327th Ave, Isle, MN 56342.
Address
20227 327th Ave
Isle, MN 56342
Isle, MN 56342
Where to Look
Between Isle and Malmo
1 mile south of Malmo on Highway 47
1 mile south of Malmo on Highway 47
Business Hours
9 am to 5 pm
Wilderness is marked on the map between Isle and Malmo, about 1 mile south of Malmo on Highway 47.
Before You Visit
Planning to stop by and take a look?
Customers often want to see the property first. Start with the illustrated site map and the categorized photo gallery, then use the directions link to visit the resort during business hours and ask about the current reservation process.
- Use the site map page and gallery to preview the harbor, rows, waterfront setting, and specific site photo sets
- Bring your RV details so the office can help match site fit and hookup needs
- Ask about current seasonal dates, storage, and policy questions during your visit
Stay Options
Choose your Wilderness stay
Annual RV sites give you a seasonal home base on Lake Mille Lacs. Lake Home stays offer house-style lodging for shorter visits.
Annual RV Sites
Basic RV Site
Contact for pricing
Full-hookup seasonal base on the resort grounds.
- Full hookup — water, electric, sewer
- Resort property access
- Private harbor and launch area
- Interactive resort site map
Most Popular
Lake View Site
Contact for pricing
Lake-facing site with a dedicated boat slip.
- Full hookup — water, electric, sewer
- Lake-facing site position
- Boat slip included
- Private harbor launch access
Premium Lake View
Call for pricing
The strongest lake-facing position in the resort.
- Full hookup — water, electric, sewer
- Premium lake-view site positioning
- Boat slip included
- Priority site assignment
Lake Home Stays
Lake Home
Daily & weekly rates
House-style lake lodging with full resort access.
- Separate house-style property
- Daily or weekly booking available
- Private lake setting on resort grounds
- Harbor and launch access
Rustic Lake Home
Daily & weekly rates
3-bedroom home with sauna and game room.
- 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Private sauna
- Game room with pool table
- Harbor and launch access
Payment timing, site assignments, and reservation details can vary by rental arrangement — the FAQ and resort office are your next stop before booking.
Guest Questions
Answers to what customers keep asking
These are the questions guests ask most often before they book, visit the resort, or compare sites.
Wilderness Beach Resort is located at 20227 327th Ave, Isle, MN 56342 on Lake Mille Lacs. Business hours are 9 am to 5 pm, and the website includes Google Maps and directions links so guests can get here easily.
Wilderness Beach Resort sits on 9 waterfront acres on Lake Mille Lacs and offers private harbor access, full-hookup annual RV sites, lake home stays, and easy access to fishing and outdoor adventure. Please note that we do not have an on-site restaurant, bar, or swimming pool.
No. Wilderness does not have an on-site restaurant, bar, or swimming pool. Guests should plan around the waterfront setting, harbor access, RV sites, and lake home stay options that are available on the property.
Seasonal open and close dates, winter storage, and fish house storage or parking can change with the season and available space. The website now calls that out directly so guests know to ask the resort office for the current schedule and storage availability.
Guests can start with the illustrated site map, review the resort details, and then follow up with the resort office during business hours for the current reservation process. Payment timing can vary by site and rental arrangement, so the website now directs guests to confirm the current terms with the office before booking.
Pet policy details can change, so the website now sends guests to the resort office for the latest rules before arrival. If you want to see the property first, use the Google directions link and plan your visit during business hours so you can ask about a walkthrough and current availability.
Wilderness offers full-hookup RV sites on a waterfront property on Lake Mille Lacs with private harbor access. Because site fit depends on the specific RV and setup, the website now tells guests to review the site page and then confirm their RV type and size with the resort office.
Yes. The website now includes a dedicated illustrated site map page, a categorized photo gallery with harbor, waterfront, and site-specific image sets, plus direct links to the Google location and turn-by-turn directions to Wilderness Beach Resort.
Contact
Get in Touch
Reach the resort office about availability, annual site fit, or rental details. Questions about pets, seasonal dates, and payment timing are best confirmed directly.
Email the office for questions and booking follow-up.
Call during business hours for the quickest response.
Isle, MN 56342
Use the resort address for directions and walkthrough visits.
9 am to 5 pm
Reach out during business hours for the quickest response.