Festivus Celebration
Enjoy a festive day of holiday shopping, spa relaxation, and the lively Festivus Festival, plus scavenger hunts and fun indoor and outdoor a
Santa's Stop Over Weekend
A festive three-day celebration filled with family activities, holiday treats, spa relaxation, games, and memorable moments with Santa.
Sparkle & Shine Into the New Year
Celebrate the season with festive activities, crafts, games, and family fun all week long.
Big Shots. Bigger Moments.
Take your swing at Lucky Hole #7, where Smartpin captures every shot and rewards epic ones with real prize money.
Book a Tee TimeRuttger's Pools & Hot Tub
HOURS Sun-Wed 7am-8pm, Thur-Sat 7am-10pm
only a Two-hour drive from the Twin Cities
We welcome you and your family here to share in the warmth of our hearth and hearts because that’s the Ruttger’s way.
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort is located on Bay Lake in Deerwood, MN.
The Most Scenic Golf Courses in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Championship golf is a Ruttger’s tradition. Quite simply, it is a must-golf northern Minnesota destination.
Swim Lessons
As a young boy, Bob Trondson learned to swim at Ruttger's. A generation later, he returned to Ruttger's and taught his own kids to swim in the peaceful waters of Bay Lake.
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Our Ruttger's "Cabin"
Meet the Diffley family. A few years back when they were shopping for a cabin in the area, they discovered Ruttger’s. After falling in love with the comfortable, family friendly vibe of the resort, they decided life would be a whole lot less work if Ruttger’s became their cabin. The result is a lot of stress-free family time at Bay Lake.
Ruttger's Celebrity
Meet Frankie. She’s a bit of a celebrity here at Ruttger’s. It might be because of her infectious personality, or her abundant kindness. Or, it might be that she can sing like an angel and can often be found on stage with the band.
A Love Affair with Bay Lake
In 1944, Heather Norton’s grandparents trekked to Ruttger’s from Kansas for summer vacation. It started a love affair with Bay Lake and a relationship with the Ruttger’s family that has stood the test of time. In fact, Heather recently fulfilled her life-long dream of retiring on the shores of Bay Lake.
Unforgettable Family Memories
It’s often the simple things in life that are most important. This video, created by Becca Peterson about her family’s Ruttger’s vacation, reminds us that memories of the times we spend laughing, joking, playing, sharing a meal, relaxing and simply hanging out with family will last a lifetime.
They're Keepers
Over the 50 years they have fished at Ruttger’s, Jerry and Connie Lewandowski have named all their bass hot spots after their fishing buddies. They’ve caught more than their share, but the memories of good days on Bay Lake are the real trophies. "We've traveled all over the world and Ruttger's is one of our favorite places to come home to."
- Connie and Gerry