Welcome to Rapid River Logging Camp
Rapid River Logging Camp, located in Park Rapids, Minnesota, offers a unique dining experience that blends hearty comfort food with a glimpse into the region's logging history. The inviting log cabin ambiance features long communal tables, perfect for large groups. Customers rave about the Lumberjack breakfast, served family-style with abundant portions of classic fare like hash browns, eggs, and unlimited meat. Beyond the food, the camp includes an open-air museum showcasing vintage logging equipment, providing a charming backdrop. With outdoor seating, yard games, and a gift shop, it's an engaging destination for families and those looking to enjoy a taste of local culture.
- 15073 County 18, Park Rapids, MN 56470, United States15073 County 18, Park Rapids, MN 56470, United States Hotline: +1 218-732-3444
Nestled in the charming landscape of Park Rapids, Minnesota, Rapid River Logging Camp offers a unique dining experience that transports you back to the rugged days of timber harvesting. Located at
15073 County 18, Park Rapids, MN 56470, United States, this establishment has become a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike, known for its hearty fare and welcoming environment. With an inviting phone line at +1 218-732-3444, you can easily reach out to reserve a spot or inquire about their offerings.The camp’s standout feature is its commitment to serving large groups efficiently, as highlighted by satisfied patrons like Alissa Gianfortone, who notes that "the food is very filling." The restaurant takes pride in its family-style meals, ensuring there’s enough for everyone at the table. From the Lumberjack breakfast served until 11 AM to dinner offered from 1 PM until closing, each meal at Rapid River Logging Camp is designed to please hearty appetites. Richard Thomas echoes this sentiment, enjoying the generous portions and promising to return during his next visit to Minnesota.
Beyond the remarkable food, there’s an adventurous spirit woven into the fabric of the camp, with an open-air museum offering a glimpse into the historical significance of Minnesota’s logging industry. Kids can frolic in the play area, while adults can meander through trails and enjoy the lovely landscape surrounding the camp. Grant LiaBraaten shares his excitement about the outdoor seating and engaging atmosphere since the reopening, which enhances the overall dining experience.
The charm of Rapid River Logging Camp is its rustic ambiance, filled with comfort foods that resonate with nostalgia. Joni Lemieux describes it as "very unique" with its long tables and benches, evoking the camaraderie of a bygone era. There’s nothing pretentious about the menu; it’s all about indulging in "all you can eat" comfort foods served on metal plates with hot coffee in hand.
In essence, a visit to Rapid River Logging Camp is not just a meal; it’s an experience that embraces the past while celebrating the present. With great food, attentive service, and an atmosphere steeped in history, it’s no wonder this camp has earned five-star reviews from those looking to savor the heartiness of logging camp life. Whether you come for the plentiful plates or the charming surroundings, you're sure to leave with a full belly and fond memories.

These guys are really great at serving large groups efficiently. I've eaten here many times and the food is very filling. I haven't ever liked the pancakes, but the rest of my family does and there is always enough food at the table.

First time visit. Food and good service for Lumberjack breakfast were abundant. Will be back next visit to Minnesota. Open for breakfast till 11am. Dinner is served from 1pm till closing. While the great food is the main attraction, the open air museum gives visitors a glimpse into the past timber harvesting operations in Minnesota.

Fun and efficient place for a crowd! 18 for breakfast - watch the chipmunks or feed the duck and chickens while you wait. Play area for kids, yard games and gift shop for browsing.

Memorial Day 2021 - emerging from covid, Back for the full experience. Looks like there is more outdoor seating. All the same great food and fun experience. Five stars for for the fun experience! The food is plentiful and good. Family style; hash browns and eggs up front and unlimited meat and beverage refills. The grounds are an old logging camp with a blacksmith shed and old steam tractor and log saw. These historical displays are in need of some maintenance but still interesting. The property is beautiful with some trails and a lazy stream as a highlight. Gift shop has the typical up north trinkets.

Very unique experience. As others have said, it's comfort food; nothing gourmet about it. It's all you can eat and arranged like an old logging camp. There are long tables and benches with metal plates and coffee cups in a log building. Great food and service. Lovely grounds.

We have been coming to the logging camp for years, and it is always a place we like to visit when we come up north. All you can eat but you get one of order eggs at the beginning (any quantity but no take-home containers), then you can reorder more sausage/ham/pancakes throughout the meal. Theme is an old logging camp as seen from the surrounding trees, and the long tables in the eating area fit the era. Taste is okay but on par with the price and the theme. Overall, it is a good experience, and my family will continue to visit!

I've gone here to eat breakfast many times. Always great food and experience. Love walking around the grounds after the meal to enjoy the scenery. They have a souvenir shop to purchase goods as well.

We decided to have breakfast here while visiting family that has a lake home in Osage, MN. It was just over a 30 minute drive and well worth it! There was plenty of parking available, including handicap parking. We entered the gift shop to pay for our breakfast, only 13.00 per person. What a fun gift shop, so many cool things to look at. We knew we would be stopping back, on our way out, to buy some treasures to take home with us. We then left the gift shop to walk to the Cook Shanty (where we ate). The tables were all set up with red & white checkered table cloths, each place setting was a tin plate, tin coffee cup, glasses for juice/milk & silverware. The benches you sit on were cut logs & it felt like you were a logger grabbing a bite to eat. The decor had funny signs, as if you are a logger. Displays of carved wooden figures, old canned foods, cookware, oil lamps etc. It was very quaint! Our server was all smiles & explained how to order, as all food is served family style. You order how many eggs you want (soft or scrambled), you get one hashbrown (which is a huge portion), sides of pancakes, ham & sausage are all you can eat and you were served coffee & could also have orange juice and/or milk. The entire staff, including the gift shop staff, were friendly, helpful and seemed to enjoy what they do. We felt welcomed!! There was also a fun play area for children if there is a wait to be seated. The area is outside & will keep them entertained. The food was hot and delicious!! They also have dinner and we will definitely come back for that on our next trip. This is a unique dining experience and one your whole family will enjoy. We stopped at the gift shop and made several purchases on our way out. Such a great time had by all and we were so full!!