Backus Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Backus
Nisswa Hotel and Suites
"This is a unique self serve hotel. I was not aware of that at first but honestly staff was great. For the price can't beat it. Oh and the most comfortable bed in a hotel ever."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Grand View Lodge
"Great family vacation"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Pine Peaks Lodge & Suites
"Nice town"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Nature Link Resort
"Great place"
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Charming 2-bedroom lake cabin in lovely Pequot Lakes
"If a person can't relax in this cabin and its surrounding environment, they may need to examine a few things in their life :) It is quiet, secluded peace in a beautiful setting, and I'm so glad I (and my dog) got to experience it on our visit to Minnesota. We were lucky enough to see deer on one ..."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
PRIVATE BEACH + GULL LAKE CHAIN + SHOP NISSWA + LILY PAD + GAME ROOM
"Very nice place and very clean. We had bunch of fun fishing on that lake. Lots of northern and crappie. Thanks for the awesome weekend"
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Rainy Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rainy Lake during your travels in Backus. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Lizzie Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lizzie Lake during your travels in Backus.
Ponto Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ponto Lake during your travels in Backus.
Big Portage Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Portage Lake during your travels in Backus.
Lake Hattie
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Hattie during your travels in Backus.
Horseshoe Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Horseshoe Lake during your travels in Backus.
