Aerial view of Barnacles Resort, the harbor, and Mille Lacs Lake
Lakeside RV lots along the Mille Lacs shoreline
Northcreek RV lots surrounded by trees
Meadowview lots with open green space
Barnacles Resort harbor with boat slips on Mille Lacs Lake

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Barnacles Resort & Campground is a great stop for trail users and those looking to relax by the lake. Reviewers appreciate its nice location and good views. Overall, it offers a pleasant experience for visitors.

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Matt Hines

Matt Hines

February 22, 2026 Google Maps

Great place to stop on the trails or take a break from the lake

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Jacob Herrick

Jacob Herrick

September 22, 2025 Google Maps

Had the pleasure to replace a roof at barnicles, nice location and good views!

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Grace Perez

Grace Perez

May 3, 2023 Google Maps

They are rude and inconsiderate to the people who are trying to reach a love one that is there. They hang up on whoever is trying to get a message to a family member. We couldn't get to the resort because we were not able to get ahold of the person that we were going to see.

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Cindy Karnowski

Cindy Karnowski

February 13, 2022 Google Maps

We stopped in to the bar at Barnacles to meet friends that were staying on Mille Lacs for ice fishing. The meat raffle happened to be going on so that was a nice added surprise. The guy who runs and moderates the meat raffle is awesome - he is full of energy, does all the work himself, and really makes it a lot of fun (keep him around). The bar itself is nice and big, with plenty of seating. We had a great time!

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Lisa ONeil

Lisa ONeil

August 3, 2018 Google Maps

Loved the woman who served us a drink at this clean friendly Tavern plus Restaurant & don't forget the Resort on this BEAUTIFUL LAKE MILACS SCENIC drive that i took July 31 2018. The bartender was a very nice woman we talked about the hotel they also have there the lot prices etc...she was very informative & I felt very honest enjoyed my drink talked to a couple patrons that were staying at the Resort also. Every one from worker to patrons seemed relaxed easy going & I think it would be fun to stay there for the weekend. There are many close small resorts around that you could walk or drive to. The shoreline at Barnacles is very clean & a nice view. Didn't get to see the hotel rooms...I'm thinking that they are clean as the bar was. Reasonably priced only $10 more on the weekends. Renting a spot for your RV was reasonable also.

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Location & Directions for Barnacles Resort & Campground

36569 Minnesota 18, Aitkin, MN 56431 United States

Nearest town

Aitkin, MN - 16 mi

About 22 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is on State Highway 18. US Highway 169 is a short drive away.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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