40 Acres of Hunting & Recreational Land Near Lake Vermilion in Cook, MN – $59,800
Discover your own private Northwoods escape with this 40-acre recreational property in Cook, Minnesota, located in scenic St. Louis County near beautiful Lake Vermilion. Tucked back in the state forest and accessed by the Cook Area Trail System / Arrowhead State Trail, this property offers a rare opportunity for buyers looking for privacy, hunting land, snowmobile access, and off-grid cabin potential.
Access to the land is via the trail system off Highway 24, also known as Vermilion Drive. From the trailhead, it is approximately a 3/4-mile hike or snowmobile ride back to the property. The property is shown on OnX Maps as Trail 300, with two trail routes leading into the land through the Cook Area Trails.
This is an ideal setting for outdoor enthusiasts who want direct access to hiking, snowmobiling, hunting, camping, and year-round recreation. The Cook Area Trail System also connects toward Lake Vermilion, providing convenient recreational access to one of Minnesota’s premier lake destinations.
PROPERTY DETAILS
- Acreage: 40.52
- County: St. Louis
- State: Minnesota
- Parcel ID: 250-0020-02770
- Google Maps: Click here
- Zoning: FAM-2
- Land Use / Zoning Summary: FAM-2
- County Zoning Contact Info:
- Website: Click here
- Phone Number: 218-725-5009
- View County/Property Zoning Info Here: Click here
- Annual Taxes: $434.00
- Access Notes: Access is via a trail system that goes to the land off Hwy 24 just a 3/4 mile hike in or snowmobile. This Cook Area Trail System also takes you down into Lake Vermillion for lake access and also offers a nice cross country ski trail that enters the land from Hwy 24 as well for winter use.. Cook Area Trail Maps: Click to View
- Plan your route before you go. We recommend watching the listing video that shows you how to access the land on your own. We suggest using the GPS coordinates and an app like OnxMaps or Landglide (see our blog for a tutorial).
- Be safe when visiting! Rural, undeveloped land can be dangerous due to terrain, poor or non-existent road access, etc. and calls for caution when visiting. Tell someone where you are going and when you will return. Remember, to respect local landowners and laws. Do not trespass. Ultimately, you, the customer, are responsible for identifying access through due diligence. Wilco will not be held responsible for any actions or outcomes by visitors to our property.
- Terrain Notes: Wooded Northwoods terrain with private trail access and excellent recreational potential.
- Utilities Notes: Power is nearby. Water would be by a private well, and wastewater would be handled through a private septic system.
- Camping: RVs and camping allowed.
- Mobile Homes: Mobile homes are allowed.
Location Details: Use this link to view the parcel outline on Google Earth/Maps: Click here
- Center Coordinates: 47.92235, -92.67885
- NW Corner: 47.924239, -92.681631
- NE Corner: 47.924124, -92.676197
- SE Corner: 47.920468, -92.676140
- SW Corner: 47.920578, -92.681550
Don’t know how to use GPS coordinates? Here’s a quick tutorial I made: link
PRICE: $59,800
Seller Financing may be available. Contact us for more information or review a loan calculator to build a plan in your budget here: Click to view
*Wilco reserves the right to approve or deny any proposed installment payment plans.
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Ready to make a land investment? Call or text Miles McLaughlin at 605-250-1256 or miles@wilcolandllc.com to learn more or make a purchase.
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*This information is reliable but not guaranteed. Rural, undeveloped land can be dangerous due to terrain, poor or non-existent road access, etc. and calls for caution when visiting. Wilco Land will not be held responsible for any action or outcomes by visitors to our properties. Neither Wilco Land, LLC nor its associates are responsible for the accuracy of this listing’s information. Buyers are responsible for all necessary due diligence pertaining to a purchase. All properties are sold as-is and sales are non-refundable.
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