Gull Lake Recreation Area Near Brainerd, MN

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Only 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.

Catch of the day at the upper fishing pier

About Gull Lake Recreation Area

Gull Lake Recreation 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.

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Gull Lake Recreation Area is highly praised for its well-maintained, spacious campsites with good tree coverage, providing privacy and comfort. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, clean facilities, and easy access to recreational activities like biking, swimming, and fishing. While mosquitoes can be a nuisance, overall experiences are positive, with many campers planning to return.

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Monika L

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June 27, 2023 Stayed at: 24, Loop: GULL LAKE

Gull Lake is a well-designed campground, especially for those in RVs and trailers. We are tent campers and found our site large and very clean with the gravel perfectly raked. The ground is quite hard-packed making it difficult to drive in stakes for tent and/or shelter, but otherwise there were no problems and the site was level. The rest rooms were clean and there was plenty of free, warm water for showers. This is not a wilderness experience, since there are cottages on the lake and strip malls and hotels a few miles distant. However, Gull Lake is nice for swimming and boating and a weekend away or a stop on the road while traveling to more distant locations.

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JoAnn A

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June 26, 2023 Stayed at: 35, Loop: GULL LAKE

We stay at the Gull Lake Recreation Area every summer, sometimes twice a season. It is our favorite campground. It is always so neat and clean. The rangers are very helpful and friendly. The volunteers work so hard, and their efforts clearly show all over the campground. We had a wonderful time with great memories.

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June 20, 2023 Stayed at: 05, Loop: GULL LAKE

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Patsy C

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June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: GULL LAKE

The camp site was beautiful and very well maintained. Restroom and shower facilities were nice and clean.

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Location & Directions for Gull Lake Recreation Area

10867 E Gull Lake Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401 United States

Elevation: 368 ft

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Nearest town

Brainerd, MN - 12 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Highway access

Gull Lake Recreation Area is accessible via Minnesota State Highway 371, which is approximately 10 miles to the east. Additionally, U.S. Highway 10 is about 15 miles to the south.

Policies & Rules

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. 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.
Only two tents OR one wheeled-camping unit plus one tent is allowed per campsite. 
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.
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.
There are no sewer or water sites at this campground but potable water and a dump station are located at the campground entrance.
The shower building and drinking water are available May 1 - October 15.
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

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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Population: 14,468

Nearby city: St. Cloud, MN

Approx. 59 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 1,217 ft

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