Geo Caching -- Pack along your Global Positioning System when you vacation at the Starr!  You are invited to locate hidden treasures, using global positioning during your stay.  Cleverly hidden on our 44 acres, are several unique containers.  Once you enter the coordinates into your GPS, you can go searching!  Upon your arrival, at your request, we will give you directions and coordinates to these caches.  Visit the website geocaching.com and see how this terrific out doors pastime is catching on!  There are hundreds of thousands in the US! 

Organized Kids crafts during the week!  Minnow Races, what a way to Vacation.   Relax on the spacious sandy beach complete with Swim Raft, Hydro Bike's, Kayak's, Canoes, Paddle Boats, Fun Bugs, Volleyball.   Many more activity's are available for your enjoyment at the Royal Starr.

For your anytime use.

Fire ring's have been conveniently placed through out the resort.

The Hydro Bike (we have a pair) is the latest in quiet water craft recreational design.  Sneak out in the early morning for bird watching or search out your favorite fishing spot.  
    Be on the water "so quiet", the fish won't even know your there !!!

Kayak's and Canoes - Join a friend on a trip up to the 7th Crow Wing Lake.  Another peaceful way to enjoy the water.

Families spend their sunny afternoons frolicking on the beach and in the lake. 
You have free use of paddle boats, hydro bikes, kayaks, small child cruise boats and canoes.
 

     Summer craft activities are a hoot for the kids! 
        Moms and dads even like to create with the children.
 

If you like Fishing!!!

Looking for Other Things to Do???

Golf  There are excellent golf courses in the area, with 9 or 18 holes.  Ask us about Blueberry Pines, Fair Haven, Brookside, Eagle View, Evergreen, Headwaters and Bear Paw.  Information is available at lodge and tee times can be set from the lodge.   

Restaurants
Nevis boasts 3 eateries, one will even deliver dinner to your cabin!  Park Rapids has several wonderful dining delights!  Taste of Dorset, early August... What a celebration!

Shopping
Many delightfully quaint antique, craft and gift shops located just a few miles from your door! Who can resist Summer Hill Farm? Shopping and Lunch, absolutely the PLACE to be....

Hiking, Biking or Just Walking
Royal Starr Resort is located only 10 miles east of Park Rapids Minnesota. Gateway to Itasca Park, the Headwaters of the Mississippi.  Don't miss an opportunity to walk across the start of the great Mississippi River.

Located just a few minutes away from the Starr, are many walking, hiking and biking trails in the Paul Bunyan State Forest and Chippewa National Forest.

Don't forget the private walking trails at the Starr, we have approximately 2.0 miles of trails through out our 40 acres of woods and meadow. Break away from the norm and join us for rest and relaxation.

Winter Time's a Blast

New Cabins

Cabin 4, 5 and 10 - 13 are available during the winter.  These are new cabins, and decorated with the feel of up north.  Hot water heat in the floors, Fire places, Dishwashers. Your home away from home.
We invite you to our winter wonderland for snowmobiling, Ice fishing, family retreats, snow shoeing.