26001 Heinz Road, Willow River, MN 55795

$2,300,000
Property Type: Commercial Bedrooms: 21 Baths: 2 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 3,447,338 Status: Closed
Current Price: $2,300,000 List Date: 10/31/2024 Last Modified: 8/08/2025

Overview

Description

Presenting the exceptional opportunity to acquire "One Heartland," a former children's camp resort spanning an impressive 79.14 acres in the serene Willow River, MN. This expansive property sits along the shores of multiple lakes, offering a tranquil retreat just two hours from the bustling Twin Cities Metro area. Featuring a grand 21,811-square-foot main lodge, the property includes an extensive retreat center, a full-service cafeteria, recreation rooms, and sleeping facilities to accommodate up to 75 guests, making it ideal for group gatherings and large retreats. The property also boasts diverse accommodations and facilities, including 15 cozy cabins ranging from 320 to 512 square feet, a manager’s quarters, multiple shower houses, and several storage buildings. Recreational amenities include a sports court, basketball hoops, a swimming pool, a climbing tower, a baseball field, archery, hiking trails, lake access for water activities, ropes courses, playgrounds, and a grandstand. With 55+ acres of undeveloped land, the property provides vast potential for future development, making it adaptable for uses beyond a traditional camp. Possible future uses include a private resort, corporate retreat center, rehabilitation facility, or other commercial ventures. Located in Willow River, Pine County, this property offers easy access to outdoor activities in nearby General C.C. Andrews State Forest and Banning State Park. Its convenient proximity to larger cities includes 50 miles southwest to Duluth, 63 miles east of Brainerd/Baxter, 72 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, and 100 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The area is also served by Range Regional Airport (60 miles), Duluth International Airport (50 miles), and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (100 miles).

Listing Details MLS# 6624653

General Property Information

Lot Measurement
Acres
Multiple PIDs?
Yes
Other Parking Spaces
20
Waterfront Present
Yes
Year Built
1992
Yearly/Seasonal
Yearly
Zoning
Other
Foundation Size
35985
Garage Stalls
2
Lake/Waterfront Name
Clear Lake (Kettle River Twp.) (58010400)
For Sale or Lease
For Sale
Acres
79.14
Lot Dimensions
79.14
Assessment Pending
Unknown

Property Features

Accessible: Other Air Conditioning: Central Air Amenities Shared: Beach; Dock; Patio; Tennis Courts CMU Style: Resort Construction Status: Previously Owned Current Use: Event Space; Recreational; Resort Exterior: Cedar Financing Terms: Cash Foundation: None Fuel: Natural Gas Heating: Other Location Description: Other/See Remarks On Site Utilities: Electric Common Parking Characteristics: Parking Lot Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic System Compliant - No Shared Rooms: Community Room; Play Area; Other Stories: Two Topography: Level Water: Private

Contract Information

Off Market Date
2025-02-17
Closed Date
2025-05-12
Sales Close Price
2300000
Contingency
None
ListPrice
3115000
Owner is an Agent?
No
Auction?
No

Location Tax and Other Information

House Number
26001
Street Name
Heinz
Street Suffix
Road
Postal City
Willow River
County
Pine
State
MN
Zip Code
55795

Additional Parcels Information

Property ID #2
0170209000
Property ID #3
0170090000

Building Information

Building Finished SqFt
35985

More Information

Lake Details

Lake Acres
26
Lake Depth
39

Lease Details

Land Leased
Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Information

Homestead
No

Ownership

Fractional Ownership
No

Public Survey Info

Range#
20
Section#
9
Township#
44

Sale Options

Sale Includes
Building, Land

Unit 1

Unit Number
Lodge
Total Bedrooms
3
Level
Main Level
Unit Total SqFt
21811
Leased?
No
No. of 1 Bedroom Units
15

Unit 10

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 9
Unit Total SqFt
512

Unit 11

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 10
Unit Total SqFt
384

Unit 12

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 11
Unit Total SqFt
512

Unit 13

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 12
Unit Total SqFt
512

Unit 14

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 13
Unit Total SqFt
432

Unit 15

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 14
Unit Total SqFt
432

Unit 2

Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 1
Unit Total SqFt
392

Unit 3

No. of 3 Bedroom Units
2
Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 2
Unit Total SqFt
392

Unit 4

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 3
Unit Total SqFt
392

Unit 5

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 4
Unit Total SqFt
392

Unit 6

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 5
Unit Total SqFt
392

Unit 7

Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 6
Unit Total SqFt
392

Unit 8

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 7
Unit Total SqFt
480

Unit 9

Leased?
No
Level
Main Level
Total Bedrooms
Yes
Total Rooms
Yes
Unit Number
Cabin 8
Unit Total SqFt
512

Unit Details

Total Units
17

Office/Member Info

Association
MAAR

Location, Tax and Other Information

Legal Description
SECT-09 TWP-044 RANGE-020 38.83 AC GOVT LOT 2 MICRO #390036,518040
Listing City
Willow River
Map Page
999
Municipality
Kettle River Twp
School District
Willow River
School District Phone
218-372-3131
DNR Lake ID#
58010400
DNR Lake Classification
Natural Environment
Zip Plus 4
2769
Property ID Number
0170092000
Tax Year
2024
Tax Amount
0
In Foreclosure?
Not disclosed
Potential Short Sale?
Not disclosed
Lender Owned?
Not disclosed

Directions & Remarks

Public Remarks
Presenting the exceptional opportunity to acquire "One Heartland," a former children's camp resort spanning an impressive 79.14 acres in the serene Willow River, MN. This expansive property sits along the shores of multiple lakes, offering a tranquil retreat just two hours from the bustling Twin Cities Metro area. Featuring a grand 21,811-square-foot main lodge, the property includes an extensive retreat center, a full-service cafeteria, recreation rooms, and sleeping facilities to accommodate up to 75 guests, making it ideal for group gatherings and large retreats. The property also boasts diverse accommodations and facilities, including 15 cozy cabins ranging from 320 to 512 square feet, a manager’s quarters, multiple shower houses, and several storage buildings. Recreational amenities include a sports court, basketball hoops, a swimming pool, a climbing tower, a baseball field, archery, hiking trails, lake access for water activities, ropes courses, playgrounds, and a grandstand. With 55+ acres of undeveloped land, the property provides vast potential for future development, making it adaptable for uses beyond a traditional camp. Possible future uses include a private resort, corporate retreat center, rehabilitation facility, or other commercial ventures. Located in Willow River, Pine County, this property offers easy access to outdoor activities in nearby General C.C. Andrews State Forest and Banning State Park. Its convenient proximity to larger cities includes 50 miles southwest to Duluth, 63 miles east of Brainerd/Baxter, 72 miles southeast of Grand Rapids, and 100 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The area is also served by Range Regional Airport (60 miles), Duluth International Airport (50 miles), and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (100 miles).
Directions
Head south on Hwy 61. Take a right onto County Rd 43. Continue on County Rd 43 for about 5 miles. Turn left onto Heinz Rd. Follow Heinz Rd for approximately 1 mile. The property will be on the right.

Accessible

Other
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Amenities Shared

Beach
Yes
Dock
Yes
Patio
Yes
Tennis Courts
Yes

Assessments

Assessment Balance
0
Tax With Assessments
0

Construction Status

Previously Owned
Yes

Exterior

Cedar
Yes

Financing Terms

Cash
Yes

Foundation

None
Yes

Fuel

Natural Gas
Yes

Heating

Other
Yes

Lake/Waterfront

Lake Front
Yes

Parking Characteristics

Parking Lot
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic System Compliant - No
Yes

Shared Rooms

Community Room
Yes
Play Area
Yes
Other
Yes

Stories

Two
Yes

Topography

Level
Yes

Water

Private
Yes

On Site Utilities

Electric Common
Yes

CMU Style

Resort
Yes

Current Use

Event Space
Yes
Recreational
Yes
Resort
Yes

Location Description

Other/See Remarks
Yes
Listing Office: Northco Real Estate Services
IDX
Last Updated: August - 08 - 2025
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