The main businesses in the Star Lake area are the resorts. From early in the twentieth century until late in the century they domiated the region, being the main reason that people came to the north country. However, toward the end of the century two things had changed: campgrounds and motels tended to dominate the tourist accommoation business, and the "American Plan" resort essentially died, being replaced by housekeeping arrangements. By the end of the century many resorts had closed, the properties either being sold off for private homes or the resorts turned into condominiums. Star Lake has seen similar changes, with North Star Lodge featuring housekeeping cottages, and the other resorts on the lake closing and being sold off as private cottages.