Day Use Sites

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A Day in the Woods!

The Black Lantern Resort & Retreat currently offers seven beautiful day use sites. Each site is secluded to provide a natural feeling for our guests. All of the primitive sites are in the woods, and each includes a picnic table and bench.

Day Use Site Fees

To use our sites you must pay $1/day and sign in at the self-check-in station by the entrance. 
We love to encourage folks to stay to enjoy themselves. All rates are subject to change.


  • Keep your party to one day use site to ensure there is room for other visitors.
  • No fires.
  • Day users are not allowed to bring any motorized vehicle meant for off road usage.
  • Must park off the trail/road.
  • May not use the boats, these are reserved for guests.
  • Children five years of age or younger can stay for free.


Reservations

Contact Annie Eastey for reservations, information, and vacation requests.
(218) 785-2200 office phone
(612) 812-7309 Annie's cell phone
theblacklanterninc@gmail.com
26844 320th St. Shevlin, MN 56676

Our Pet Policy

All pets require prior approval (please mention your pet when reserving your campsite). The Black Lantern Resort & Retreat reserves the right to deny pets that potentially pose a danger or disturbance to our other guests.

If your pet is approved to stay at our resort, please keep your furry companion on a leash at all times. Out of respect for our other guests and our environment, please pick-up your pet's droppings. Pets cannot be left unattended.

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Our Vehicle Policy

Help us keep our resort pristine and quiet for all of our guests. One vehicle per site is suggested to allow maximum space (two vehicles are the maximum). Extra vehicles may be parked near the entrance to the resort. Please register all vehicles with the resort during self check in.

Our Guest Policy

Every person visiting The Black Lantern Resort & Retreat must register at our guest check in by the entrance, so we can ensure the safety of all of our guests.

The Black Lantern Resort & Retreat reserves the right to terminate the stay of any guests who fail to comply with our policies.

Our Campfire Policy

Fires are NOT ALLOWED on day use sites, there is no water to put them out.