Willow River, MN 55795
$2,300,000
Property Type: Commercial Bedrooms: 21 Baths: 2 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,447,338 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,300,000 List Date: 10/31/2024 Last Modified: 8/08/2025
Overview
Description
... (Read more) Presenting the exceptional opportunity to acquire "One Heartland," a former children's camp resort spanning an impressive 79.14 acres in the serene Willow River, MN. This expansive property sits along the shores of multiple lakes, offering a tranquil retreat just two hours from the bustling Twin Cities Metro area. Featuring a grand 21,811-square-foot main lodge, the property includes an extensive retreat center, a full-service cafeteria, recreation rooms, and sleeping facilities to accommodate up to 75 guests, making it ideal for group gatherings and large retreats.
The property also boasts diverse accommodations and facilities, including 15 cozy cabins ranging from 320 to 512 square feet, a manager’s quarters, multiple shower houses, and several storage buildings. Recreational amenities include a sports court, basketball hoops, a swimming pool, a climbing tower, a baseball field, archery, hiking trails, lake access for water activities, ropes courses, playgrounds, and a grandstand.
With 55+ acres of undeveloped land, the property provides vast potential for future development, making it adaptable for uses beyond a traditional camp. Possible future uses include a private resort, corporate retreat center, rehabilitation facility, or other commercial ventures.
Located in Willow River, Pine County, this property offers easy access to outdoor activities in nearby General C.C. Andrews State Forest and Banning State Park. Its convenient proximity to larger cities includes 50 miles southwest to Duluth, 63 miles east of Brainerd/Baxter, 72 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, and 100 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The area is also served by Range Regional Airport (60 miles), Duluth International Airport (50 miles), and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (100 miles).
Listing Details MLS# 6624653
General Property Information
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Multiple PIDs?
- Yes
- Other Parking Spaces
- 20
- Waterfront YN
- Yes
- Year Built
- 1992
- Yearly/Seasonal
- Yearly
- Zoning
- Other
- Foundation Size
- 35985
- Garage Stalls
- 2
- Lake/Waterfront Name
- Clear Lake (Kettle River Twp.) (58010400)
- For Sale or Lease
- For Sale
- Acres
- 79.14
- Lot Dimensions
- 79.14
- Assessment Pending
- Unknown
Property Features
Accessible: Other Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Shared: Beach; Dock; Patio; Tennis Courts CMU Style: Resort Construction Status: Previously Owned Current Use: Event Space; Recreational; Resort Exterior: Cedar Financing Terms: Cash Foundation: None Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Other Location Description: Other/See Remarks On Site Utilities: Electric Common Parking Characteristics: Parking Lot Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - No Shared Rooms: Community Room; Play Area; Other Stories: Two Topography: Level Water: Private
Contract Information
- Off Market Date
- 2025-02-17
- Closed Date
- 2025-05-12
- Sales Close Price
- 2300000
- Contingency
- None
- ListPrice
- 3115000
- Owner is an Agent?
- No
- Auction?
- No
Location Tax and Other Information
- Postal City
- Willow River
- County
- Pine
- State
- MN
- Zip Code
- 55795
Additional Parcels Information
- Property ID #2
- 0170209000
- Property ID #3
- 0170090000
Building Information
- Building Finished SqFt
- 35985
More Information
Lake Details
- Lake Acres
- 26
- Lake Depth
- 39
Lease Details
- Land Leased
- Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
- Homestead
- No
Ownership
- Fractional Ownership
- No
Public Survey Info
- Range#
- 20
- Section#
- 9
- Township#
- 44
Sale Options
- Sale Includes
- Building, Land
Unit 1
- Unit Number
- Lodge
- Total Bedrooms
- 3
- Level
- Main Level
- Unit Total SqFt
- 21811
- Leased?
- No
- No. of 1 Bedroom Units
- 15
Unit 10
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 9
- Unit Total SqFt
- 512
Unit 11
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 10
- Unit Total SqFt
- 384
Unit 12
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 11
- Unit Total SqFt
- 512
Unit 13
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 12
- Unit Total SqFt
- 512
Unit 14
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 13
- Unit Total SqFt
- 432
Unit 15
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 14
- Unit Total SqFt
- 432
Unit 2
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 1
- Unit Total SqFt
- 392
Unit 3
- No. of 3 Bedroom Units
- 2
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 2
- Unit Total SqFt
- 392
Unit 4
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 3
- Unit Total SqFt
- 392
Unit 5
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 4
- Unit Total SqFt
- 392
Unit 6
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 5
- Unit Total SqFt
- 392
Unit 7
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 6
- Unit Total SqFt
- 392
Unit 8
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 7
- Unit Total SqFt
- 480
Unit 9
- Leased?
- No
- Level
- Main Level
- Total Bedrooms
- Yes
- Total Rooms
- Yes
- Unit Number
- Cabin 8
- Unit Total SqFt
- 512
Unit Details
- Total Units
- 17

Listing Office: Northco Real Estate Services
Last Updated: August - 08 - 2025
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