Welcome to our family resort on the beautiful Sauk River chain of lakes.

Riverside Resort is located in Richmond, Minnesota, nestled along Cedar Island Lake – part of the legendary Horseshoe Chain of Lakes, as many folks still call it. Our “family resort on a fisherman’s lake” is only about 80 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, which means less time in the car and more time enjoying your north woods vacation.​
​We offer deluxe cabin rentals and seasonal RV sites, as well as some short-term camping opportunities. We’d love for your family to come and stay with us. Start planning the Minnesota vacation your family will remember and cherish forever!
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Rental Cabins

​Nothing says Minnesota quite like a summer vacation at a homey cabin getaway. Lakeside or lake view, our furnished 1-4 bedroom cabins are perfect for your family’s special time together.

RV Park

​Park your RV or trailer and “lake like a local” all summer long! Riverside Resort has seasonal RV lots available for rent. We also have short-term camping spots that include a picnic table and a fire ring.

Vacation Homes

​Looking for a vacation home rental for your family? We now have two year-round vacation homes for rent. Both fully furnished lakeside cabins offer relaxation and million-dollar views!

Watercraft Rentals

​Explore the gorgeous Sauk River Chain of Lakes with a motor or without! We rent pontoons and small fishing boats, plus we have small watercraft for our guests to use. Or you can bring your boat and rent dock space!

Everything you need for a GREAT family vacation

​Along with the finest fishing in central Minnesota, there are so many fun activities for families to do at Riverside Resort, we won’t blame you a bit if you don’t want to stray too far. But if you do decide to venture away for a day, there are plenty of great places to explore in the Richmond area too.
In a word, Riverside Resort is magical! Whether it is just the two of us or our group of 19, we always have the best time! There is plenty to do at the resort as well as space to do nothing at all. From fishing to kayaking, yard games to cards on the deck - Riverside Resort is where we go every chance we get to relax and recharge. Joe & Christina (and their precious family) have created a welcoming, relaxing environment that feels like home to us.

Kristal Goelz

Hello and welcome!​

We’re so glad you’re here. We’re the DeRoses, fourth-generation owners of Riverside Resort, which has proudly remained in our family since it was built nearly a century ago.
​From its earliest days, Riverside Resort has operated on faith, family, fishing, and fun, and we keep that spirit alive today. Along with first-class fishing and watersports, outdoor Sunday church services, and our rascally mascot (the Riverside Rabbit), we have so many fun family activities both on and off the water that you’ll find it hard to choose.