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Indoor water park slides and pool at Rapid River Lodge

Splash all year in Baxter, MN

Water park fun awaits!

Experience a splash of excitement at our water park! With thrilling slides, relaxing lazy rivers, and fun-filled splash zones, there's something for everyone. Dive in and let the fun begin!

Wet & Wild Times!

Make a splash at our awesome water park

Bring your family and friends for epic waterslide adventures, soothe away everyday stress in our lazy river, or take a refreshing dip in the hot tub. The little ones will love our kiddie pool and arcade. Hours of fun await!

Don't let the cold weather keep you from floating down a lazy river. We have a controlled climate and water temperatures for everyone to enjoy!

Indoor water park with slides and pool Warm water all year!

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Water park passes included with every lodge room

Year-round

Climate-controlled air and water, whatever it is doing outside

All ages

From the kids' splash zone to twisting tube slides and the hot tub

Attractions

Make a Splash – Adventure Awaits

From gentle floats to winding tube slides, every corner of the park is built for a different kind of fun.

Lazy River

Lazy River

Take a break from the action and enjoy a peaceful float on our Lazy River. No rush, no waves, just calm, easy-going fun for all ages.

Kid friendly slides

Kid Friendly Slides

These kid-friendly slides bring big smiles with gentle thrills, offering just the right amount of excitement for first-time sliders.

Tube slides

Tube Slides

Grab a tube and get ready for an exhilarating ride, packed with winding curves, unexpected dips and plenty of splashes.

Kids splash zone

Fun For All Ages

Our Kids' Splash Zone is the perfect place to play and stay cool, with gentle slides, playful fountains and tipping buckets.

Indoor / outdoor hot tub Kiddie splash zone Arcade Free on-site parking Dry passes for non-swimmers

Rapid River Lodge

Need A Place To Stay While You Play?

Stay right where the fun is. Our lodge puts the water park, the arcade and the hot tub just steps from your door, so there is no packing up when the kids want one more ride down the slide.

Each room includes 4 waterpark passes to use during operating hours!

Make Your Reservations Today!

Birthday parties

Throw the birthday they will talk about all year

Book a private party room and let us handle the space while the kids handle the slides. Bring your own cake and outside food with advance notice, and add extra passes for groups larger than ten.

Call to book your party

Our Party Package

Private party room, reserved just for your group

10 water park passes

2 dry passes for grown-ups who are staying dry

Access to every attraction in the park

What Our Guests Are Saying

From exciting slides to relaxing floats, guests of all ages love making memories at Rapid River Water Park.

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Jennifer Moberg
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Incredible staff that made sure our stay was comfortable and restful. This is an excellent choice for your Brainerd destination.
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This water park & hotel was absolutely perfect for what it is. The water park is very clean, the staff is great, and it is a really nice little water park to occupy the kids. I was also really happy with the separate bunk room and king bed room, each of them having a door and the separate living area was amazing.
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We stayed in a family suite that had a king bed + two sets bunkbeds which was perfect for our family of six. Check-in was easy and our room was ready on time, the room was clean and the beds were pretty comfortable. During our stay our microwave broke and the manager Cheryl took care of it right away - she was able to get the microwave open to get our food out and got us a replacement microwave. One of the hardest things to tell about hotels online is what the pool is like, and this waterpark didn’t disappoint. It has two waterslides, one goes into the lazy river, which has a pool area on one side and that whole pool is about 3 ft deep. Then there is an area for smaller kids which is about 1 ft to 1 1/2 ft deep and has quite a bit of stuff for smaller kids. There is also a hot tub which is both inside and goes outside as well, We would definitely stay here again when in the Brainerd/Baxter area again.
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Overall, a 4.5 star review if it was possible. Waterpark is modern and water is warm. The toddler area is best I've seen; padded floor, shallow, spacious. The lazy river area and slides are also enjoyable. Very clean overall and I highly recommend coming here. Hotel itself has slightly above average room sizes. I loved the large capacity room they have next to the waterpark which has two bunks and a queen. Tv sizes are pretty small though. Unfortunately, I've stayed here twice and I can safely say that this is the worst weekday breakfast I've ever seen offered at a hotel. Pancakes are the highlight. Besides that, be prepared for a lot of other carb options. What disgusts me is that they consistently serve gravy in a plastic(trash) bag within the stainless steel container. I guess I'm thankful for this place because I learned that I can just buy frozen breakfast sandwiches from Target and microwave them in the morning to eat. Other than the breakfast situation, I would still highly recommend staying here.
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My family and I have stayed at all of the hotel water parks in Baxter and this is by far the best- very clean- very well kept and best of all; the staff- every single person we encountered used the same phrase, “we take pride in the appearance of our hotel” which tells me they’re well trained and they believe in what they were taught! Hats off to the entire staff- thank you for helping make a memorable trip-
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Eunice Rodriguez
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The water park at the Lodge was pretty decent for being in doors!!! The kids had a lot of fun!!!
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Very nice stay for families! Good value and nice accommodation for groups. Our family came to town for a large wedding weekend and we had fun staying. Rooms where clean and staff was friendly.

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Questions Parents Ask Us

What are the water park hours?

Hours vary by season and may change on holidays. Always call ahead at 218-825-7234 to confirm before you make the drive.

How far ahead should we book a party?

We recommend at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance, especially for weekend dates, which fill up first.

Can we bring our own cake and food?

Yes. Outside food and cake are welcome for party bookings with advance notice, so just let us know when you reserve.

What if our group is bigger than 10?

No problem. Groups larger than ten can add extra passes on top of the party package when you book.

Do grown-ups who are not swimming need a pass?

Dry passes are available for guests who are staying out of the water, so you can watch the fun without paying for a swim pass.

Is there parking, and is the park accessible?

Free on-site parking is available, with access from Woida Road. Accessibility accommodations can be arranged on request, just call ahead.

Waterpark Schedule

We look forward to seeing you!

Contact

7376 Woida Rd. Baxter, Minnesota 56425

218 825 7234 rrlbaxter@gmail.com

Plan Your Visit

Hours vary by season and may change on holidays, so please call ahead to confirm. Free on-site parking, and every lodge room includes 4 water park passes.