lands for sale Itasca County, United States

First time available in more than 60 years! Nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods, this extraordinary 10+ acre parcel offers a rare combination of privacy, recreational opportunity, and unspoiled natural beauty. Surrounded by approximately 6,000 acres of pristine USDA forest land within the renowned Chippewa National Forest, the property provides an exceptional sense of seclusion and the feeling of owning a private wilderness sanctuary. Boasting over 1,000 feet of shoreline on scenic East Smith Lake, this remarkable offering captures everything buyers envision in a classic Up North setting. Towering pines, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking lake views create a landscape that feels untouched by time. A gentle slope leads to a beautiful hard-sand shoreline, providing outstanding access to the water and countless possibilities for enjoying the lakefront environment. East Smith Lake is one of northern Minnesota’s hidden gems—a 152-acre recreational lake with five miles of shoreline and depths reaching thirty-eight feet. Enjoy excellent fishing, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Beyond the shoreline, thousands of acres of surrounding public land offer outstanding hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, and year-round exploration. Whether envisioned as a private wilderness retreat, future lakefront estate, recreational basecamp, or legacy property to be enjoyed for generations, this exceptional parcel presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Rarely does a property of this size, privacy, shoreline, and setting become available—especially one that has been held and cherished by the same family for more than six decades. A truly remarkable opportunity to own a significant piece of Minnesota's treasured Northwoods.