Bent's Camp Resort: Old Meets New in the Northwoods

Bent’s Camp began hoisting hunters and loggers on expedition. They would hunt, fish, or cut

and send meat, fur, fish, and lumber by rail to markets in Chicago, Milwaukee, Escanaba and

the Twin Cities. Some campsites and cabins initially made up Bent’s Camp, with a bar and

restaurant soon sprouting up along with additional cabins. Today, Bent’s Camp features 13

cabins, the oldest which dates back to its 1896 opening. The full service bar and restaurant –

located right on the restaurant and bar right on the shoreline, full service bait shop, and any

amenties people need for anything from a fishing weekend to an extended family vacation.

Situated on Mamie Lake, Bent’s Camp offers incredible opportunities for sportsmen and anyone

seeking recreational fun. The Cisco Chain of Lakes consists of 15 lakes total, including Mamie,

that offer over 270 miles of shoreline surrounded by forests and abundant wildlife. These

pristine, spring-fed waters are fantastic for fishing as well as water sports. Ice fishing and

snowmobiling dominate the winter activities, which are complemented by the annual Radar

Run – and the fan favorite Bikini Run – right on the ice in front of Bent’s Camp. Speaking of

events, they have a summer music festival called Northwoodstock, which brings in a mix of

national and local acts in July! NorthwoodstockMusicFest.com.

Such a rich history full of stories gave Craig, Jack, and others inspiration to begin documenting

photos and stories in what will soon become a book on Bent’s Camp history. We’ll keep you

posted on that! Plenty of stories get shared in this episode, which will inspire you to head for

Land O’Lakes and experience Bent’s Camp for yourself.

 

Learn more about Bent’s Camp at https://www.bents-camp.com and follow them on Facebook,

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