Halloween Getaway in Minnesota: Experience Minnesota’s Most Remote Halloween Celebration

Looking for a unique Halloween getaway in Minnesota?

Trade crowded parties and long lines for crackling campfires, haunted forest hikes, cozy lakeside cabins, and unforgettable Northwoods adventure. Join us for Halloweekend at Gunflint Lodge, where Halloween is celebrated at the edge of the Boundary Waters beneath some of the darkest skies in North America.

Celebrate Halloween weekend in true Northwoods style! Join us for a festive and slightly spooky getaway full of ghost stories, glowing bonfires, eerie forest walks, and fall fun for the whole family. This all-inclusive activity weekend is designed for guests of all ages—whether you love the thrill of a haunted hike or simply want to cozy up with hot cider by the fire.

Why Spend Halloween at Gunflint?

Most Halloween celebrations happen in crowded cities.

Halloweekend at Gunflint Lodge is different.

Located on Minnesota’s legendary Gunflint Trail, our historic lakeside resort offers a Halloween experience surrounded by wilderness, autumn colors, wildlife, and the quiet beauty of the Boundary Waters region.

Spend your days exploring scenic trails and your evenings gathered around a fire listening to ghost stories beneath a sky full of stars.

Halloween Weekend Highlights

• Guided Haunted Forest Night Hike

Follow your guide through the shadowy woods after dark to uncover the mysteries and legends of the Gunflint Trail. You never know what spirits of the past may appear…

• Bonfire & Ghost Stories

Gather around the crackling fire for spine-tingling tales of the Northwoods’ haunted history. Enjoy s’mores, hot cocoa, and hot apple cider while the stars shine overhead.

• Pumpkin painting

Make your pumpkin cute or scary!

• Monster Mash Costume Party at the Northern Lights Lounge

Celebrate Halloween Northwoods style at our Monster Mash Costume Party in the Northern Lights Lounge. Enjoy festive music, seasonal drinks, dancing, and prizes for the night’s most creative costumes. Come dressed in your Halloween best and join the fun!

• Pet Costume Contest

Bring your furry friends and show off their Halloween spirit! Prizes awarded for the most creative, adorable, and spooky costumes.

• Day of the Dead Brunch – Sunday, November 1

Honor the dearly departed with a festive Northwoods twist. Enjoy a vibrant brunch inspired by the colors and traditions of Día de los Muertos, featuring local flavors and creative fall dishes.

• All guided Naturalist activities

Is this a scary or family-friendly Halloween experience?

Halloweekend is designed for all ages. Activities focus on fun, seasonal adventure, and light-hearted Halloween traditions rather than intense scares, making it perfect for couples, families, groups of friends, and even four-legged family members.

Lodging & Rates

Stay in one of our cozy lakeside cabins or modern lakeview lodge rooms surrounded by autumn beauty.

The Halloween Weekend Package includes

• Two-night stay in lakeside accommodations
• All meals from dinner Friday evening through breakfast Sunday morning
• Day of the Dead Brunch – Sunday, November 1

* Does not include alcoholic beverages or gratuities

• All Halloweekend activities, hiking trails and guided Naturalist activities

Package Pricing Starts At

• $ 449 per person in a one bedroom Classic Cabin (minimum of 2 people)
• $ 509 per person in a Romantic Cabin (minimum of 2 people)
• $ 352 per person in a larger Classic Cabin (minimum of 3 people)
• $ 396 per person in a Gunflint Lake Home (minimum of 4 people)
• $ 376 per person in a Northern Lights Lodge Room (minimum of 2 people)

* Base cabin occupancies apply

Or join a la carte. Regular cabin rental rates apply — all Halloween activities are included for registered guests.

Reserve your cabin today and join us for Halloweekend at Gunflint Lodge!

Call (800) 328-3325 or Book Now.