Valhalla Resort

Valhalla Resort Family owned MN resort. 8 cabins on 1/2 mile of Island Lake shore. Reservations by phone ONLY, thanks

Valhalla Resort opened in 1929 and was built by Elinas and Emma Grotnes, who were Norwegian and Swedish immigrants to America as children and met in WWI while serving in the United States Army. Their son Len and his wife Norma Jean continued the tradition, as has their son Stephen and daughter Tamie. The resort is located on the east shore of Island Lake, about 20 miles east of Detroit Lakes and 2

6 miles west of Park Rapids, and just north a bit from State Highway #34. The Grotnes family has enjoyed providing their guests with a beautiful northern Minnesota lake experience with a quiet, "old-timey" atmosphere. Eight charming, clean cabins along a half mile of lakeshore give privacy as well as room to walk, bicycle and explore the woods. Families have returned to us for as many as 5 generations and the young ones play with 5th generation "Grotnes" children. Although there are no longer any milk cows in the stone-foundation barn, we are proud to have been named a Minnesota Century Farm. Fishing and swimming and summer fun are our forte, with several golf courses in the towns nearby, as well as theaters, shopping, restaurants, Itasca State Park, Tamarac Wildlife Refuge, various artist events, a local wine-stomp in the fall...so many things to do... IF you can tear yourself away from Island Lake for the day or evening after a spectacular sunset!

Look at our new Valhalla t-shirts that you can order online! (Also available at The Canteen!)
07/29/2026

Look at our new Valhalla t-shirts that you can order online! (Also available at The Canteen!)

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Yes, northwest Minnesota had tornado activity last night. No, Island Lake and Valhalla were not impacted. We did go to o...
07/07/2026

Yes, northwest Minnesota had tornado activity last night. No, Island Lake and Valhalla were not impacted. We did go to our basements! Possible tornado touchdown and much damage at Little Floyd Lake, about 20 miles away. 2 people hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Thank you for your concern and prayers!

This photo was taken by a friend across the lake last night. The rainbow ends at Valhalla. 🤩Photo credit: Dawn Hawkinson
06/11/2026

This photo was taken by a friend across the lake last night. The rainbow ends at Valhalla. 🤩
Photo credit: Dawn Hawkinson

12-15 inches of snow Easter weekend. Fishing opener 1 month from tomorrow. 😵‍💫
04/08/2026

12-15 inches of snow Easter weekend. Fishing opener 1 month from tomorrow. 😵‍💫

02/02/2026

Notice: it was brought to my attention that a page titled "Our Camp Story" is supposedly selling "Valhalla Alumni" t-shirts. This has nothing to do with our Valhalla, and could very likely be a scam. The originator has been blocked from this page.

Address

24218 E Island Lake Road
Detroit Lakes, MN
56501

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(218) 847-8753

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