Warning
GeneralOnly firewood certified, or approved by a state or
federal natural resource agency is permitted. Certified firewood is available
for purchase in the campground. Any unauthorized firewood in the campground
may be removed and destroyed by Corps of Engineers staff.
Warning
GeneralGull Lake Recreation Area will open for the 2026 camping season on May 14. We look forward to seeing you then!
About Gull Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 39
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (359)
What Guests Are Saying
Gull Lake Recreation Area is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a pleasant camping destination. Campers appreciate the spacious and private sites, along with the beautiful beach and nearby hiking opportunities. While some noted issues with mosquitoes and nearby road construction, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Gull Lake Recreation Area is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a pleasant camping destination. Campers appreciate the spacious and private sites, along with the beautiful beach and nearby hiking opportunities. While some noted issues with mosquitoes and nearby road construction, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Carol L
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: GULL LAKE
The mosquitos were HORRIBLE!!!! Couldn't sit outside without getting eaten alive! Unacceptable! Why don't you spray anymore? We come here every year. Never had this problem before.
Lacey S
VerifiedAugust 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: GULL LAKE
The sites are huge! They are very private! And they are gravel so not much dirt. Beautiful beach in walking distance with a park and picnic area, including a volleyball net. Great bathrooms and shower rooms. And we enjoyed looping the place walking our dog everyday too. Highly recommend and we stayed several times this summer as our boys like to golf at “The Pines” at Grand View Logde, very close to this campground.
Jean D
VerifiedAugust 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: GULL LAKE
Very clean.
Kristen G
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: GULL LAKE
Monti g
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: GULL LAKE
beautiful park, spacious, pretty quiet, ( maybe a little road construction). lol but overall pretty good. Dogs barking was limited.
Jim H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: GULL LAKE
This is an awesome campground! It is so clean and well maintained. We found the park manager as well as the park volunteers to be extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It is very obvious that the staff here truly care about the campground and they work very hard to make sure the folks camping have an enjoyable visit. Last year we were in site #13 and this year site#11. We have a 37 ft fifth wheel and we fit with plenty of room to spare. The sites are large and some are semi private.
DEBORAH W
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: GULL LAKE
Nice clean campground. I was site#9. Large, level, gravel site with privacy woods surrounding it. Quiet during nights but loud construction going on near by. Rangers very strict about using only approved firewood from Minnesota. Not too far from Brainerd with lots of shops & restaurants.
Suzanne K
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: GULL LAKE
It is a nice campground. However there is a lot of construction next to the park so the equipment was pretty noisy.
Joseph G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: GULL LAKE
Area was nice and clean. Sites were nice and shaded. Clean dump station. Nice stay for us.
Lots of mosquitoes. Would be nice if they could spray for mosquitoes.
Jason S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: GULL LAKE
The staff is always very nice and helpful.
I've always been happy at this campground.
Location Gull Lake Recreation Area
Address:
10867 E Gull Lake Dr
Brainerd, MN, 56401
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 46.4108 / -94.3514
Elevation: 368 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
Reservations MUST be made online utilizing recreation.gov either prior to your visit or immediately upon arrival. The park office can not make reservations. However, the staff are happy to help walk you through the process on your smart phone or tablet. Firewood sales will be available at the wood shed on site #40 ONLY between 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Upon arrival, you will be provided with instructions on how to pay for firewood with a credit/debit card online with wood delivery straight to your site. Exact cash sales are still available at the wood shed during hours of operation. |
| General |
Only two tents OR one wheeled-camping unit plus one tent is allowed per campsite. |
| General |
During the 2025 camping season, rangers will not be checking you in at your site in person. Instead, you will find a box on your site post with check-in information such as firewood ordering hand out, your day use camper pass, and an important campground information handout. Please review these materials when you arrive. If you need assistance, contact a ranger or a volunteer. |
| General |
There is no longer an entrance at the north side of the park. All users will need to access the park via the south entrance. There is a new roundabout on Gull Dam Road to route you to the south if you still wish to come via Gull Dam Road. Suggested directions are as follows:From the intersection MN 210 and MN 371 in Baxter, drive north 2.6 miles. Turn left on Cty Rd 77 (Pine Beach Road). Drive west for 4.7 miles. Turn right onto Cty Rd 70 (E. Gull Lake Drive). You will come to a stop sign in 2.1 miles, go straight, this will take you into the park. Follow the road over the dam and the campground will be straight ahead. |
| General |
There are no sewer or water sites at this campground but potable water and a dump station are located at the campground entrance. |
| General |
The shower building and drinking water are available May 1 - October 15. |
| General |
ONLY CERTIFIED FIREWOOD is allowed in the park. Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of harmful forest insects and disease. Click here for more information |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralOnly firewood certified, or approved by a state or
federal natural resource agency is permitted. Certified firewood is available
for purchase in the campground. Any unauthorized firewood in the campground
may be removed and destroyed by Corps of Engineers staff.
Warning
GeneralGull Lake Recreation Area will open for the 2026 camping season on May 14. We look forward to seeing you then!
