RV site details
- Electric
- Dump station
- Big rigs
From Recreation.gov RIDB. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.
About GULL LAKE RECREATION AREA
GULL LAKE RECREATION AREA is a public campground in Brainerd, MN. It has 43 campsites. 40 sites can be reserved. 3 sites are first come, first served.
Gull Lake Area offers something for everyone with boating, hiking, fishing and swimming at Minnesota's famous Gull Lake, the largest of the 10 lakes on the Gull Chain of Lakes. Visitors have the opportunity to see and hear an abundance of watchable wildlife like bald eagles, white-tailed deer, river otters, a variety of songbirds, and the legendary call of the loon.
Anglers will delight in the large population of fish including stocked walleye, northern pike, bass and a variety of panfish. Boaters can access crystal clear waters throughout the chain of lakes and enjoy the peaceful sunsets overlooking the woods.
Hit the self-guided interpretive trail for a short hike with wildlife watching and scenic overlooks along the lake. Hop on your bike on the City of East Gull Lake's paved multi-use trail that starts by the dam, or head out to join up with the Paul Bunyan State Trail with trailheads located in Baxter and Nisswa.
Got a kayak, canoe, or intertube? Try heading down the Gull River from the lower canoe launch.
Policies and details
- Roads: Back-In, Gravel, Paved, and Pull-Through
Location
10867 E Gull Lake Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401
About 8 miles northwest of Brainerd, MN
Elevation 1,200 ft
Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.
Setting and recreation
The official listing describes GULL LAKE RECREATION AREA in a setting associated with beach or coast, forest, lake or reservoir, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, and Swimming among the recreation options at or near this Brainerd campground.