Grand Portage Lodge & Casino sits on the north shore of Lake Superior just off Highway 61, in the far north-eastern tip of Minnesota within a few miles of the Canadian border. It rates 3.9 from more than 1,100 Google reviewers.
It is the most remote casino in this guide and one of the most scenically placed anywhere in the Midwest.
What's on the floor
A 15,000-square-foot casino with more than 450 slot machines — video slots, keno, multi-line and multi-game machines — and a bingo hall.
That is the gaming operation. There is no poker room and no substantial table pit; this is a slots-and-bingo floor, and it is sized to the community it serves.
Nobody drives to Grand Portage for the casino. They drive for the north shore, and the casino is where the evening goes.
The lodge
The lodge runs 95 rooms: 90 deluxe rooms plus five fully serviced suites with fireplaces and Jacuzzis. There is an indoor heated pool, a sauna and a whirlpool.
The Island View Dining Room looks out over the lake and the islands, and covers both fine dining and casual meals. A lake-view dining room on Superior at this latitude is a genuine draw in its own right.
The property also has a gift shop, a lounge and meeting facilities.
Why people are actually here
Two reasons, and both are worth planning around.
Grand Portage National Monument is next door — the reconstructed North West Company fur-trading depot, and one of the more substantial historic sites on the Great Lakes.
More practically, the ferry to Isle Royale National Park departs from Grand Portage. Isle Royale is among the least-visited national parks in the country precisely because it is hard to reach, and this lodge is the natural place to stay the night before or after a crossing.
Tips before you go
The casino runs 24 hours. Google does not publish hours for the property, so confirm with the venue before a late arrival.
Minnesota tribal casinos generally admit players from 18, though individual properties set their own rules and areas serving alcohol are often 21-plus. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Grand Portage is roughly two and a half hours north-east of Duluth along the north shore — one of the best drives in the United States, and a long one. Book ahead in summer; 95 rooms is limited inventory against the north shore season and the Isle Royale ferry schedule.
Bring a passport if you plan to cross into Ontario; the border is minutes away.
Nearby alternatives
South-west at Tower, Fortune Bay Resort Casino sits on Lake Vermilion near the Boundary Waters. South at Carlton, Black Bear Casino Resort serves the Duluth corridor. In Duluth itself, Fond-du-Luth Casino occupies the old Sears building downtown.
For the full picture, see all Minnesota in-person casinos.
FAQ
What are Grand Portage Lodge & Casino's hours?
The casino runs 24 hours. Google does not publish hours for the property, so confirm with the venue before a late arrival.
How old do you have to be to gamble at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino?
Minnesota tribal casinos generally admit players from 18, though individual properties set their own rules and areas serving alcohol are often 21-plus. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
What games are available at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino?
More than 450 slot machines including video slots, keno and multi-game machines, plus a bingo hall, across a 15,000-square-foot floor. There is no poker room.
Does Grand Portage Lodge & Casino have a hotel?
Yes — 95 rooms, comprising 90 deluxe rooms and five fully serviced suites with fireplaces and Jacuzzis, with an indoor heated pool, sauna and whirlpool.
Is Grand Portage near the Isle Royale ferry?
Yes. The ferry to Isle Royale National Park departs from Grand Portage, which makes the lodge the natural overnight stop before or after a crossing.
How far is Grand Portage from Duluth?
Roughly two and a half hours north-east along the north shore of Lake Superior on Highway 61.
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Updated August 2026 · Details verified against Minnesota Indian Gaming Association records and the venue's official site. Hours and offerings change — confirm before you go.
