We stayed in the "motel" section. Probably new in the 1960s and patched over since then. Door lock really didn't work, mattresses were 20+ years old, saggy, with springs poking you. Mold in the bathroom. Last straw was the deer tick found on our son. We weren't in the woods yet! If it had been $80/night it would have been ...

Seriously, when you read reviews~ keep an open mind. How often do people post reviews when they have an excellent vacation or trip?! Not very. You mostly find people, the ones that are impossible to please and always want something for nothing, writing when they have a negative experience. Silver Rapids is a great resort with a great location ...

We had a campsite along the water, just below the highway. It was nice being on the water but the whole site was short (just over 20 feet), as were most of the others. All sites were about 13 feet wide, so you are very close to other campers.
The picnic table was a disaster as it was constructed of small metal tubing that was bent and the whole ...

My husband and I were married in July in Hawaii and wanted a MN reception site. We both have an affinity for the North woods of Minnesota, so we chose Silver Rapids to host our reception. We filled several cabins with our friends and family, and I can't say enough good things about our experience. What could have been overwhelming for us ...

We were a little consern on going to this resort after we had read some reviews.
Glad we went it is a great place and has new owners, they will go out of there way to make your stay one that you will not forget.
Gary went way out of his way for us and April was a doll.
We will be back and would tell anyone to try it as well.

As a year-round resident of Ely I must tell everyone how happy we as a community are to see new ownership at Silver Rapids. For years my friends and family have stayed at SRL when visiting because it had everything, the view the restaurant, the fishing, the lounge, and several different lodging options. For the last few years however, we have not ...

The best people, best location and nicest property we have found at a resort ever. The giant pines and vast resort property give you space to breath unlike many small resorts. The have a real lodge with a restaurant and offer families so much more than most resorts. We will be back

My wife and I finished our 18th year at Silver Rapids Lodge. We love the location and the fishing is great. We have been very happy with the service that we get from Mike, Robin, and the entire staff. The staff was very pleasant and they took very good care of us. Everything was neat and clean. We will be coming back for sure. Thanks again for a great time.
Wayne & Rhonda Farr

Silver Rapids rocks! This is perhaps the most beautiful setting that I have ever seen. The grounds, the trails, the lakes, it all worked for our family. We went boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, shopping, etc. We enjoyed the restaurant, campfires, and more. I would definitely go back. Much quieter and more peaceful, relaxing, than most places too! The bar is cool, the people are great. Excellent experience. Excellent. Excellent.