…An In-depth Review
Gus’ Place Resort is the perfect resort for family outings, fishing trips, and relaxing vacations. You can find this quiet resort on the shores of Ball Club Lake, surrounded by the Chippewa National Forest.
Due to being federally owned, the land around this resort has almost no development, making it a paradise on earth.
Gus’ Place Resort is very capable of catering to you and your group. 10 lakeside cabins, 15 hook-up RV camping sites, and 4 camping sites, all with electricity and water.
Along with the catering to your stay, you also have access to a sandy swimming beach, kids’ playground, volleyball, tetherball, and horseshoe pits. This will ensure that anyone, regardless of age, can enjoy their time at Gus’ Place Resort.
To get here, you can take a 9-mile drive from Deer River. If you are traveling from Minneapolis, it’s 233 miles north.
They are known for Walleye fishing and quality service that gets people to come back every year.
Cabins At Gus’ Place Resort:
Gus Place resort is perfect for a family outing, regardless of your family’s size. Large 3-bedroom cabins as well as compact 1-bedroom ones as well.
All of the cabins come with a proper bathroom with a shower and a fully stocked kitchen. This gives you access to a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and utensils. So, you don’t have to bring any of these yourselves. Color TVs are also an addition that kids would like. Some of the cabins also come with fire pits, picnic tables, and barbeque grills. That said, please bring your own dishcloths, dish towels, personal towels, and toiletries.
Cabin Rental Rates:
Here are the latest rates for cabin rentals at Gus’ Place Resort:
| Cabin No. | Rate For | No. Of Bedrooms | Max. Occupancy | Weekly Rate (Sat to Sat) | Daily Rate | Deposit Required |
| 1 | 1 to 6 people | 3 | 10 | $ 1,260 | $ 210 | $ 300 |
| 2 | 1 to 2 people | 1 | 3 | $ 480 | $ 80 | $ 200 |
| 3 | 1 to 4 people | 2 | 7 | $ 840 | $ 140 | $ 250 |
| 4 | 1 to 4 people | 2 | 7 | $ 840 | $ 140 | $ 250 |
| 5 | 1 to 4 people | 2 | 6 | $ 840 | $ 140 | $ 250 |
| 6 | 1 to 4 people | 2 | 8 | $ 840 | $ 140 | $ 250 |
| 7 | 1 to 4 people | 2 | 8 | $ 840 | $ 140 | $ 250 |
| 8 | 1 to 4 people | 2 | 8 | $ 840 | $ 140 | $ 250 |
| 9 | 1 to 3 people | 2 | 5 | $ 630 | $ 105 | $ 200 |
| 10 | 1 to 4 people | 2 | 6 | $ 840 | $ 140 | $ 250 |
RV And Tent Camping:
Gus’ Place Resort has 14 full hook-up RV sites as well as XXX primitive tent camping sites for you to pick from. These come with all the expected facilities, including electricity, water, and sewage dump.
If you are looking to bring your RV or wish to camp out in the woods, we have you covered here.
Camping Rates:
If you are interested in hooking up your RV or renting out a campsite, there are the rates to go by:
| Site Type | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
| Full Hook-Up RV Sites | $50 | $300 |
| Primitive Campsites | $35 | $210 |
You can also choose to sign up for seasonal offers. The fishing season starts from May 1st to October 1st.
The RVs West Sites cost $1500 per season, excluding electric charges. The campsites at East Sites by the Office cost $1500 per season and include electric charges.
Fishing
Whether you are on the hunt for a Walleye or two-pound crappie, Ball Club Lake is a good fishing spot. While the lake is not the largest in the region, it got an abundance of fish.
There is a concrete slop for your boat and boats for rentals.
Watercraft Rental Rates:
If you are coming to Gus’ Place Resort for fishing, you can bring your own boat or rent one of our well-maintained watercraft.
Here are the rental rates for our watercraft:
| Watercraft | Daily Rental | Weekly Rental |
| 20′ Forester Play Fish Pontoon with 40 hp Merc. “8-hour day” | $ 125 | $ 750 |
| 16′ Boat With Cabin Rental | $ 15 | $ 90 |
| 16′ Boat Without Cabin Rental | $ 25 | $ 150 |
| 15 HP Yamaha Motor | $ 35 | $ 200 |
| Electric Trolling Motor | $ 15 | $ 90 |
| Fish Locator | $ 20 | $ 120 |
| Dock Space/Boat Slip w/elec. | $ 5 | $ 30 |
If you are not a guest at the resort, you can still use the boat landing slope for just $20 per day.
A few things to note when it comes to our watercraft rentals:
- State Law requires you to have onboard, one life jacket per person. You can bring your own lifejacket or you can rent it from us at $1 per day per jacket.
- Due to the required life jackets, seat cushions are not legal onboard any boat.
- Rental prices mentioned above don’t include Gas and Oil charges.
- Gas, Oil, and Bait are sold separately at the resort.
- The resort is not responsible for selling fishing licenses.
- The fish cleaning house and its freezer space are free to use for all resort guests.
- You are financially responsible if the watercraft or their motors are damaged in your care.
Ice Fishing:
Ice fishing during the winter season makes Gus’ Place Resort a great place for a winter holiday. Be sure to be ready to spend time in portable ice houses and hunting for fish in the ice here.
Ice Fishing Equipment Rental Rates:
Ice fishing requires you to be prepared with a portable ice house and ice auger. If you don’t own these yourself, you can rent them from us at a reasonable rate:
| Rental Item | Daily Rental | Weekly Rental |
| New Frabill Portable Ice House, 3-man | $ 50 | $ 300 |
| New Frabill Portable Ice House, Single | $ 30 | $ 180 |
| Gas Powered Ice Auger (first tank of fuel included) | $ 35 | $ 210 |
Contact Details For Bookings
Contacting Gus’ Place Resort directly is the best way to ensure you get a reservation. My suggestion is to call Scoot or Melissa at 1-218-246-8520 for additional information.
Here is are the full details:
- Name: Scott & Melissa Gorsegner
- Address: Gus’ Place Resort – Cabins, Camping & RV Park, 32228 County Road 39, Deer River, Minnesota 56636
- Phone: 1-218-246-8520
- Email: gonefishing@gusplaceresort.com
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