Unwind in a private barrel sauna with lakefront cold plunges and camp access during a 2-hour session
2 Hours
Private sauna, Cold plunge access
Settle into a private barrel sauna with an Iki stove and clear western red cedar, then cool off with lakefront cold plunges. This 2-hour session offers privacy for your group along with access to camp amenities.
Ages 7+ only and available Thursday–Sunday. No alcohol or outside food; non-alcoholic drinks allowed in the saunas. Bring a towel and water bottle; a traction layer for walking on ice is required.
All sales are final. You may reschedule public bookings up to 24 hours before and private sauna bookings up to 72 hours before the start.
Sauna Camp Minnesota (3425 Ihduhapi Trail Loretto, MN 55357)
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Owners Sophie and Danny have created something special on Lake Independence: a Nordic-style sauna and cold plunge experience that feels less like a commercial operation and more like coming home to friends. The staff consistently earns praise for being welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making everyone comfortable, especially first-timers nervous about the shock of below-freezing water. Multiple saunas at different temperatures, a heated changing house with lockers, and well-maintained facilities show thoughtful attention to detail. The experience itself follows the traditional cycle of sweating in hot saunas followed by cold plunges in the lake, and reviewers rave about both the physical effects (incredible post-visit naps, relaxation that lasts all day) and the unexpected social aspect. People mention chatting with new faces, rolling in snow together, and cheering each other on as highlights. The two-hour sessions seem to be the sweet spot, and many visitors immediately sign up for punch cards or season passes after their first visit. Even in brutal -27 degree weather, hesitant newcomers report being thrilled they pushed through their doubts.
Such a fun experience! Between chatting with new faces to rolling in the snow to cheering others on in the lake, we had a blast! Felt very relaxed the rest of the day and ready to conquer the week. Highly recommend! Will be back!
Madi Schraut
February 1, 2026
Such a fun experience! Between chatting with new faces to rolling in the snow to cheering others on in the lake, we had a blast! Felt very relaxed the rest of the day and ready to conquer the week. Highly recommend! Will be back!
Madi Schraut
February 1, 2026