In this BONUS episode of The Cabin, we go to camp: Bent’s Camp. Welcoming in Craig Kusick (verify spelling) and Jack Sarama in from Bent’s Camp, we cover the unique history and attributes of this legendary lodging facility that has welcomed people to the Cisco Chain of Lakes since 1896.
Bent’s Camp began hoisting hunters and loggers on expedition. They would hunt, fish, or cut
and send meat, fur, fish, and lumber by rail to markets in Chicago, Milwaukee, Escanaba and
the Twin Cities. Some campsites and cabins initially made up Bent’s Camp, with a bar and
restaurant soon sprouting up along with additional cabins. Today, Bent’s Camp features 13
cabins, the oldest which dates back to its 1896 opening. The full service bar and restaurant –
located right on the restaurant and bar right on the shoreline, full service bait shop, and any
amenties people need for anything from a fishing weekend to an extended family vacation.
Situated on Mamie Lake, Bent’s Camp offers incredible opportunities for sportsmen and anyone
seeking recreational fun. The Cisco Chain of Lakes consists of 15 lakes total, including Mamie,
that offer over 270 miles of shoreline surrounded by forests and abundant wildlife. These
pristine, spring-fed waters are fantastic for fishing as well as water sports. Ice fishing and
snowmobiling dominate the winter activities, which are complemented by the annual Radar
Run – and the fan favorite Bikini Run – right on the ice in front of Bent’s Camp. Speaking of
events, they have a summer music festival called Northwoodstock, which brings in a mix of
national and local acts in July! NorthwoodstockMusicFest.com.
Such a rich history full of stories gave Craig, Jack, and others inspiration to begin documenting
photos and stories in what will soon become a book on Bent’s Camp history. We’ll keep you
posted on that! Plenty of stories get shared in this episode, which will inspire you to head for
Land O’Lakes and experience Bent’s Camp for yourself.
Learn more about Bent’s Camp at https://www.bents-camp.com and follow them on Facebook,
Instagram, YouTube and more @bentscampresort!