Nor’Wester Lodge & Outfitters

Matt Rohman

We came with my parents in their 70s and our 3 and 6 year old daughters. Everyone had a perfect time. The front desk was wonderful and the cabin was clean and well equipped. We didn’t even get to any of the super fun stuff like canoe rental and fishing. We just enjoyed the grounds and nature around us. We’ll be back for more!

John Cook

We found Nor'Wester with good friends when our daughter was two. The lodge fit us perfectly - good fishing/portage opportunities for the dads and a sand beach and play areas for all of us. The fit was so good we have returned with the family each year since that summer of1982, the size of our group expanding with the generations. The beach and playground can occupy the kids' attention all day. Poplar lake is just one portage from the BWCA for those who want to expand the range of their fishing experience. It's a special place.

Rhonda Gebel

My husband and I have been vacationing at the Nor’Wester Lodge for 26 years. It is the one week we look forward to every year. Carl, Luana, and Kirby are excellent host and hostess. They are genuine and excited to make our vacation delightful. Carl is eager to share a cup of coffee with you….and just maybe he will tell where the fish are biting 😊 If fishing is not your thing there are plenty of other activities; canoeing, boating, hiking, and berry picking. It is truly the perfect place to escape from a busy schedule we keep the rest of the year. Dogs are WELCOME- Our labs love to swim in the lake. There is a huge private beach and you can swim in the lake. The cabins are all decorated beautifully, very clean and supplied with the cookware and the dishes you need. Towels are provided and there is a HOT shower waiting at the end of long day on the lake. I would encourage you to book your next vacation at the Nor’Wester Lodge. The Gebels, Eldridge IA

Sandra Hasseler

It's opened!!! Purchased a sweatshirt! Great prices

C Yeez

Unorganized. What a Mickey Mouse operation they’ve got going on. Rented canoes for a few days and paid an arm and a leg. On top of that they charged me $75 to patch a scratch on the canoe that was already there. I guess their business model is to get you for as much as they can while they got you there. Repeat business isn’t what they’re after.