Balsam Lake, Mesabi Range, Itasca County, Minnesota

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     This lake is so wonderful. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Skeeter Lake Trail System; if you came for an overnight stay Jko Campground is a tremendous site to camp. That right there is a lot of amusing stuff already but it goes on, the Mesabi Range has it all. The amount of rain that falls at Balsam Lake is close to the national average; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is February.
Balsam Lake
 
   is one of the lakes here in the Mesabi Range. Be careful coming to the Mesabi Range, you might not ever wanna return back home again. Dry warm beds await you at Budget Host Inn Grand Rapids; Swan Lake Resort is a pleasant campground nearby. Not sufficient hours in a day to enjoy this site. There are other places here than Balsam Lake, for example King Lake; not far from Balsam Lake you'll discover Holmes Lake which is a pretty lake.
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               Lake Dam since you're here, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Balsam Lake; Wasson Lake Trail is a magnificent local trail. Balsam Lake is right by the Wilson Lake Trail, and Country Inn By Carlson Grand Rapids is a great site to get some rest. Summertime highs at Balsam Lake regularly tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are commonly in the 10's; through the dark hours in the winter at Balsam Lake temperatures descend to the-20's.

 
Country Inn By Carlson Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
15 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Balsam Lake, Mesabi Range, Itasca County, Minnesota
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Local climate location: MARCELL RANGER STN 8 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.53333
Longitude: -93.37667

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These outdoors activities are available near Balsam Lake.
 Hotels Near Balsam Lake:
Country Inn By Carlson Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, 15 miles away
Budget Host Inn Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, 17 miles away
Super 8 Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, 18 miles away
Americinn - Grand Rapids, Mn, Grand Rapids, 18 miles away
Wendigo Lodge Golf Conference, Grand Rapids, 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Balsam Lake:
Jko Campground, Chisholm, 12 miles away
Swan Lake Resort, Fergus Falls, 16 miles away
Thistledew Campground, Itasca County, 16 miles away
Swan Lake Campground, Pengilly, 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Balsam Lake:
Voyageurs National Park, International Falls - MN, 49 miles away
 Trails Near Balsam Lake:
Wasson Lake Trail, Itasca County, 6 miles away
Skeeter Lake Trail System, Itasca County, 8 miles away
Wilson Lake Trail, Itasca County, 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Balsam Lake:
Holmes Lake, Itasca CountyCounty, 2 miles away
King Lake, Itasca CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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There is plenty to do at the resort too. Swan Lake is known for its water clarity throughout the summer. Fishing is almost always good with a healthy supply of sunfish, crappies, northern and walleyes. Largemouth bass are definitely the most sought after fish the past few years with most of them released again after they are weighed and their picture is taken for our ''fishing report'' board. Our swimming area is safely marked off with no dangerous drop offs. We have plenty of sand for sunbathing and sandcastle building.

When you're not in or on the water you can play volleyball, badminton, ''fun'' frisbee golf, basketball, pitch horseshoes or play bocce ball. All recreational equipment can be checked out at no charge. Our game room is always busy with kids playing pinball or pool. At our convenience store you'll be able to pick up basic groceries, ice cream, pizzas, snacks, ice, fishing licenses, tackle, and night crawlers. We also carry unleaded gas and motor oil. We have ...

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