A cheeseburger topped with bacon and macaroni and cheese is served with crinkle-cut fries in a basket. Behind it, a Boondocks Bar & Grill sign reflects the welcoming spirit of Minnesota’s Rainy Lake, set on a wooden table. | Rainy Lake, MN

Boondock’s Bar & Grill + RV Campground

A cheeseburger topped with bacon and macaroni and cheese is served with crinkle-cut fries in a basket. Behind it, a Boondocks Bar & Grill sign reflects the welcoming spirit of Minnesota’s Rainy Lake, set on a wooden table. | Rainy Lake, MN

Located on Highway 53 in Ray, Minnesota, Boondocks Bar & Grill offers great food and service with ample parking and patio seating during the summer. Bingo is held every Thursday at 6 pm, and Mexican Night is every Wednesday at 5 pm. An on-site RV campground available.

A great place to stop along the trails while ATVing or snowmobiling.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

4660 US-53 Ray, MN 56669

(218) 875-2700

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