Hungry Jack Inc

What Hungry Jack Inc does

Hungry Jack Inc operates the Hungry Jack Lodge and Campground, a family-owned lakeside resort located on 8.5 miles of shoreline along the 463-acre Hungry Jack Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota, within the Superior National Forest. The property sits less than one mile from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and approximately two miles from the Canadian border, and is the only commercial resort on the lake. The business was founded in 1924 by Jesse Gapen and is currently owned and operated by Forrest Parson, who assumed full control in 2006 following the death of his father Jerry Parson and rebuilt the main lodge after a March 2008 fire, reopening December 26, 2009.

The core offering is lodging across three cabin tiers — seven Deluxe Cabins, three Deluxe King Cabins, and three Premium Cabins (sleeping 2 to 20 guests) — supplemented by 14 wooded campground sites with water, electric, and dump-station hookups. Revenue is generated through nightly cabin and campsite rates ($40–$430 per night), seasonal equipment rentals (kayaks, canoes, pontoon and fishing boats at $30–$325/day; 2026 Polaris Adventure 650 snowmobiles at $325/day), the on-site Fireside Dining Room and Logger's Lounge, and ancillary retail including a bait and tackle shop, fishing and BWCA permits, firewood, and a 24-hour 91-octane gas pump. Weddings and banquets are hosted as private events.

Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer: customers book through the RezStream-powered online reservation system embedded on hungryjacklodge.com, by phone at (218) 388-2265, or via the Polaris Adventures outfitter listing for snowmobile rentals. No OTAs, travel agents, or third-party resellers are used. The technology stack is conventional hospitality infrastructure — a website, online booking widget, Vimeo virtual tour, and email newsletter — with no proprietary platform, mobile app, or AI/ML components. Operating geographies are limited to Minnesota, with the customer base composed of individual leisure travelers, families, hunters, snowmobilers, fishing enthusiasts, and small group/event guests seeking BWCA-adjacent outdoor recreation.

Name

Hungry Jack Inc

Legal name

Hungry Jack Lodge

Website

https://hungryjacklodge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hungry Jack Inc operates the Hungry Jack Lodge and Campground, a family-owned lakeside resort on Hungry Jack Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota, offering cabins, campsites, equipment rentals, dining, and outdoor recreation access adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. It serves individual leisure travelers, families, hunters, snowmobilers, and fishing enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Campground Hospitality

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ), Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Lakeside cabin rentals
• Northwoods resort lodging
• Campground accommodations
• Outdoor recreation services
• Equipment rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Marais

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Cabin Rentals: The primary revenue driver is cabin rentals across three tiers: Deluxe Cabins ($240/night for 2 people), Deluxe King Cabins ($240-260/night), and Premium Cabins ($335-430/night). Additional charges of $30/day apply for extra people and pets. Cabins feature private docks on Hungry Jack Lake.
2. Campground Camping: 14 wooded campsites available for $40/night for 2 people, with $8 per additional person or pet. Sites include water and electricity (30 amp) hookups, picnic table, and fire ring. Central dump station and hot showers available.
3. Equipment Rentals: Seasonal equipment rentals including boats ($40-$325/day), canoes ($30-$50/day), kayaks ($30/day), pontoon boats ($225-$325/day), and snowmobiles ($325/day plus fuel). 24-hour gas pump service (91 octane) also available.
4. Food and Beverage: On-site Fireside Dining Room with home-cooked meals and Logger's Lounge bar serving appetizers, wraps, salads, burgers, and pizza. Dining open to guests and non-guests. Weddings and banquets available for private events.
5. Ancillary Retail: Bait and tackle shop offering fishing licenses, live bait, tackle, lake maps, BWCA permits, and firewood ($5/bundle). Gas sales (91 octane) at 24/7 pump.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hungry Jack Lodge operates a lakeside resort and campground on Hungry Jack Lake in Grand Marais, Minnesota, offering three tiers of cabin rentals (Deluxe, Deluxe King, and Premium cabins), 14 wooded campground sites, on-site dining at the Fireside Dining Room and Logger's Lounge, and seasonal equipment rentals including boats, canoes, kayaks, pontoons, and snowmobiles. The property serves as a base camp for outdoor recreation including Boundary Waters Canoe Area access, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Product overview

Hungry Jack Lodge and Campground is a traditional northwoods resort offering lakeside cabin rentals and campground sites as its core lodging products. The property features three accommodation tiers: Deluxe Cabins (seven lakeside log cabins), Deluxe King Cabins (three newly renovated couple-focused cabins), and Premium Cabins (three larger group cabins sleeping 4-20). The campground provides 14 wooded sites. On-site dining includes the Fireside Dining Room restaurant and Logger's Lounge bar. Seasonal activity services include fishing (with boat rentals), canoeing and BWCA access, snowmobile rentals, hiking, and winter sports. Additional services include a bait and tackle shop, gas station, and bait/shop supplies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deluxe Cabins Seven lakeside log cabins on Hungry Jack Lake offering private docks, kitchenettes, outdoor decks with charcoal grills, and access to resort amenities. Includes Wolf, Bear, Lynx, Hawk, Moose, Weasel, and Grouse cabins. Each cabin accommodates couples or small groups at $240/night base rate plus $30/day for additional persons or pets.
• Deluxe King Cabins Newly renovated couples-focused cabins featuring one king bed, full bath, kitchenette, gas fireplace or wood stove, private deck with picnic table, and private dock on Hungry Jack Lake. Includes Fox, Otter, and Beaver cabins at $240/night for 2 people.
• Premium Cabins Three larger lakeside premium cabins suited for parties of 4 to 20 people. Includes Deer Cabin (sleeps 20, executive log lodge), Caribou Cabin (sleeps 8, winterized), and Elk Cabin (sleeps 6, wrap-around deck). Premium cabins feature full kitchens, multiple bedrooms, and larger common areas.
• Campground Gunflint Trail campground with 14 secluded and wooded campsites accommodating tents to large motor homes. Features water and electricity (30 amp) hookups, picnic tables, fire rings, central dump station, hot showers, and flush toilets. Sites are $40/night for 2 people with $8/night surcharge per additional person or pet.
• Fireside Dining Room Lakeside restaurant in main lodge offering home-cooked meals with seating for 100 indoors plus outdoor porch seating. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner during spring, summer, and fall seasons. Open to resort guests and non-guests.
• Logger's Lounge Bar and recreation room featuring tap beer, wine, full liquor service, 3 TVs, pool table, darts, video games, jukebox, and fireplace. Serves appetizers, wraps, salads, burgers, and pizza from 12pm-9pm daily.
• Watercraft Rentals Boat, canoe, kayak, and pontoon rentals including solo kayaks ($30/day), aluminum canoes ($30/day), kevlar canoes ($50/day), 14ft boats ($40/day), Alumacraft V-16 boats with motor ($110/day), and pontoon boats ($325/day or $225 for 4 hours).
• Snowmobile Rentals 2026 Polaris Adventure 650 snowmobile rentals at $325/day plus fuel and tax. Includes over 200 miles of groomed trail access. Located on Gunflint Snowmobile Trail system spur.
• Fishing Services and Bait Shop Bait and tackle shop offering leeches, night crawlers, fishing licenses, lake maps, BWCA permits, and firewood ($5/bundle). Access to MN DNR Smallmouth Bass trophy lake for walleye, northern pike, bluegill, and perch fishing.
• Gas Station 24/7 self-serve gas station offering 91 octane fuel for guests and travelers.
• Wedding and Banquet Facilities Wedding and banquet event hosting at the main lodge with catering services for private events. Includes Logger's Lounge and Fireside Dining Room facilities.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Polaris (Adventures by Polaris)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment rental partnership for snowmobile rentals. Polaris Adventures platform provides online booking for 2026 Polaris Adventure 650 snowmobiles at Hungry Jack Lodge. The resort is listed as an authorized Polaris outfitter on the Adventures by Polaris platform.
• Cook County Ridge Riders Snowmobile ClubminorOthersOfficial snowmobile trail map provider. The Cook County Ridge Riders maintain groomed trails that connect to the Gunflint Snowmobile Trail system accessible from Hungry Jack Lodge.
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR)minorOthersHungry Jack Lodge provides free BWCA day-use permits to guests and sells fishing licenses. The MN DNR provides fishing regulations and licensing framework that governs guest activities on Hungry Jack Lake and surrounding waters.
• Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) ManagementcoreOthersHungry Jack Lodge provides free day-use BWCA permits to guests. The lodge is adjacent to BWCA with canoe routes starting directly from the resort. Less than 1 mile from BWCA boundary, making it an ideal base camp for wilderness paddling.
• Lake Superior Fishing ChartersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScenic fishing charter services available through the resort. Extends the guest experience to Lake Superior fishing beyond the local lakes.
• Scenic Airplane RidesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScenic float plane rides available as an activity option through the resort. Provides aerial views of the Gunflint Trail, BWCA, and Sawtooth Mountains.
• Nearby Attractions (Lutsen Mountains, Superior National Golf Course, Grand Portage Casino)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partnerships with nearby attractions including Lutsen Mountains (skiing), Superior National Golf Course, and Grand Portage Casino. Lodge staff provides information and recommendations for these nearby destinations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior: Family of resorts on Lake Superior near Lutsen, MN offering condo-style lodging, dining, and outdoor activities — comparable MN Northwoods destination-resort model at larger scale but less wilderness-focused than Hungry Jack.
• Lutsen Resort: Historic Lake Superior North Shore resort on the same Minnesota corridor as Hungry Jack, offering cabins, dining, and access to Lutsen Mountains skiing — comparable northern-MN lakeside resort but serving a broader, less wilderness-focused market.
• Cascade Lodge & Restaurant: Historic Minnesota North Shore resort near Lutsen offering cabins, dining, and access to outdoor recreation — regional competitor in the same northwoods tourism market but on Lake Superior rather than an inland BWCA lake.

Direct peers

• Clearwater Lodge: Family-owned BWCA-adjacent lodge on the Gunflint Trail offering cabin rentals, dining, and guided wilderness trips — closely mirrors Hungry Jack's cabin-plus-campground product mix and remote lakeside positioning.
• Northern Lights Resort & Outfitting: Family-owned BWCA outfitter on Crane Lake offering cabin rentals, canoe rentals, and guided wilderness trips — directly comparable cabin-plus-equipment-rental BWCA-gateway model.
• Gunflint Lodge: Long-established wilderness resort on the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, MN offering cabins, dining, and BWCA outfitter services directly comparable to Hungry Jack's full-service lakeside resort model.
• Tuscarora Lodge & Outfitters: BWCA outfitter and lodge near Ely, MN offering canoe rentals, cabins, and guided trips into the Boundary Waters — comparable wilderness-lodge plus equipment-rental business model.
• Birch Bay Resort & Campground: MN Northwoods cabin-and-campground resort on a fishing lake — comparable small-scale cabin/campground operation with watercraft rentals, though lacking Hungry Jack's BWCA adjacency.
• Whitewater Lodge: Remote lakeside resort on Whitewater Lake near the BWCA offering cabins and wilderness access — directly comparable remote-wilderness lodge product and guest profile.
• Kabetogama Resort (Voyagaire Lodge): Wilderness lodge and outfitter on Lake Kabetogama near Voyageurs National Park offering cabins, boat rentals, and guided trips — directly comparable remote-lakeside cabin-plus-outfitter model in a similar MN/Canadian-border wilderness setting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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