Big Bear Lodge

Such an unexpected but great stop! The place had a lot of room but it was slow on the Sunday we stopped by. A beautiful view of the river outside. The best part was the food was delicious!

A great stop up north. Delicious food with a nice northwoods feel. Lots of animal mounts. It is located across from the Flambeau River State Forest headquarters. Great stop for campers.

New ownership, new menu, new chef, new review. Outstanding appetizers - had the Firecracker Shrimp and the glazed Pork Belly - yum!We ordered the Roast Duck and Blueberry Apple Glazed Pork Prime Rib and our taste buds rejoiced. We also ordered the Roasted Duck and the portion was very substantial, and the French Onion Soup was flavorful and delicious. The Creme Brûlée was rich and a great way to finish our meal. I don't believe you'll find a more sophisticated menu in the northwoods.

We used the outfitter to canoe down the Flambeau. We made a reservation and everything was ready when we arrived. Nice canoes and paddles, old school life jackets (I would bring your own). Friendly guy showed up right on time for the pick up shuttle two days later. The state Forest headquarters are right across the street and have really nice bathroom/shower facilities which makes a nice start/end for your trip.Trip tip: everything is going to get covered in dust on the shuttle ride back. Have a tarp or a sheet handy to line you car so everything doesn't get filthy.

Just stayed the weekend in one of the cabins they rent . Clean I guess seem to have a bug problem, Asian Beatles spiders etc. had a door nob fall off the front door so our cabin was not secure . Several piles of dog poop in the grass. Not really there fault I guess. Coffee pot and microwave sucked. Oh and when I went to pay they jacked my rate up $15. Was verbally quoted $80 a night for 2 people . There website even states $80 a night. Of course I questioned my bill and the owner said to me" my website isn't up to date".. I'll stay some place else next time..