Aerial view of Mackenzie Lodge on Rainy Lake in Minnesota, surrounded by trees, with several boats docked at piers. The scene is bright and sunny under clear blue skies. | Rainy Lake, MN

Thunderbird Lodge

Aerial view of Mackenzie Lodge on Rainy Lake in Minnesota, surrounded by trees, with several boats docked at piers. The scene is bright and sunny under clear blue skies. | Rainy Lake, MN


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Welcome to paradise. The Thunderbird Lodge on Rainy Lake offers you true wilderness and a world class fishery. Rainy Lake has over 212,000 acres of waterways with 929 miles of shoreline with another 635 miles around 1,600 islands. The Thunderbird Lodge is only 1/2 mile from the entrance to Voyageurs National Park.

They are a Full-Service Resort offering:

  • Lodge Rooms
  • Cabins
  • Fishing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Marina
  • Fishing Guide Partners
  • Complimentary Kayaks and Paddleboards for guests
  • On-site Boat and Snowmobile Rentals
  • Beach Firepit
  • Dining Room
  • Cocktail Lounge
  • Outdoor Deck
  • Banquet Room for events and group meetings

2170 County Road 139 International Falls, MN 56649

218-286-3151

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