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Welcome to Hoyt Lakes - an Iron Range recreation destination!

Bordered by two beautiful lakes, Hoyt Lakes has direct access from Lake Superior’s North Shore via the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway.

Located on the east end of the historic Iron Range, Hoyt Lakes offers premier recreation including a challenging nine-hole golf course, paved hiking and biking trails, hockey arena, tennis courts, Colby Lake swimming beach and more.

Summer is the season for camping at Fisherman’s Point Campground, located on a charming wooded peninsula on Whitewater Lake.

The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival is held in July and draws thousands of visitors to region. This annual event features a professional water show, one of the largest softball tournaments in the state, music, helicopter rides and an entire
weekend of fun-filled events!

Whatever your reason for visiting Hoyt Lakes, make your reservations at the Hoyt Lakes Country Inn for a wonderful weekend getaway or an extended stay to enjoy all the amenities available here.

If you’re thinking of making Hoyt Lakes “home,” you’ll also want to check out the Colby Ridge Addition, our newest housing development on the shores of Colby Lake.

For more information on lodging, dining, events and more in Hoyt Lakes, visit tour.ironrange.org.

 
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From Bob Dylan’s hometown of Hibbing on the west end of the Iron Range to the eastern Iron Range communities like Biwabik (home of Giants Ridge) and Hoyt Lakes, the Iron Range offers spectacular attractions, unique events and so much more! There’s truly something here for everyone.

Check out each of the Iron Range Community podcasts right here at tour.ironrange.org. For more information on each of the Iron Range communities including: Hibbing, Chisholm, Mountain Iron, Virginia, Eveleth, Gilbert, Biwabik, The Town of White, Aurora and Hoyt Lakes, visit tour.ironrange.org.

Summer Fun on the Iron Range!

The Iron Range is an exciting place to be in the summer months, or any month for that matter. The Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival takes place July 24th through the 27th. The water carnival, originally organized by local events, has become a popular attraction for both young and old with a city picnic, parade, fireman olympics, live bands, kids’ games and various acts such as Dock Dogs, and the Prior Lake Water Show. For a detailed list of events, visit the website.

The Five Best Days of Summer are just around the corner with the St. Louis County Fair at Ironworld! Once again this Mighty Blue Grass Show comes to town with games and rides galore! There are even rides for the little tykes. For those that like to take things a little slower, take a stroll through the animal tents or craft tents. There are tents full of animals that range from pigs and cows to llamas and even camels! Or take a seat in the stands to watch the horse races and a stick horse rodeo. This year the fair will be at the Ironworld fair grounds from July 30th through August 3rd. Visit the event website for more details.

August promises to end the summer with a bang with events such as the Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour, Merritt Days in Mt. Iron, a community picnic in Aurora, and an offroad driving class for all you off-road enthusiasts. Events galore are just one more reason Iron Range is a great way to getaway!