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.
About Gull Lake Recreation Area
Available sites
39 total sites
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (1016)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Mary A
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: GULL LAKE
Wonderful!
Melinda H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: GULL LAKE
Beautiful Park. It was great to find some where for the 4th of July. We had to move a couple of times to stay the length time we wanted and it was just fine. Thankful for the park
Kirby S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: GULL LAKE
We had a great experience at the Gull Lake Recreation Area. The staff was on top of everything, all the facilities were in great condition and the campsites themself were level and well cared for by the staff. It was much better than State Parks and Commercial Campgrounds. The staff should be proud of the great service they provide.
Carlene L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: GULL LAKE
Absolutely the best camping fishing area. Grounds are clean and beautiful. Camp hosts are terrific. Always love to camp here with grand kids. New playground is amazing. Swim beach clean
Diane F
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: GULL LAKE
The campground was kept up beautifully, The restrooms & showers were clean & the staff & volunteers were friendly & helpful. The campsites are not too close together & have enough vegetation between to give some privacy. Nice level, graveled sites made set up easy. My only complaint was the bumper crop of mosquitoes. My poor dog would sniff something & come up with a dozen or so mosquitoes on her snout. I'd probably come back for a stay in the future, but maybe I'd pick a different time of year.
Jennifer M
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: GULL LAKE
Love the E Gull Lake area. The site is clean and the people friendly. Always look forward to our stay.
Nick G
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: GULL LAKE
The campgrounds, shower house, restrooms, beach and fishing areas are well maintained and clean. The staff are friendly. We were greeted at our site when we arrived and welcomed with our parking pass and campground information. I was very impressed. This is more interaction and information than we have received at private campgrounds costing twice as much per night.
a heads up to fellow campers. The roads are tight around the dump station/potable water and dumpsters. Take your time, plan your turns and route. It helps to walk ahead. We have a crew cab, 7' box pulling a 35' travel trailer and made it just fine. Just take your time if you have a longer rig.
Renee D
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: GULL LAKE
Great campground!
Sherry M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: GULL LAKE
My only issue is too many mosquitoes, and that is a summer MN thing
Glen H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: GULL LAKE
Campground very neat and clean, Showers were clean,Campground was Quiet,No problem with Electricity, Very nice stay except for the hungry mosquitoes!
Location & Directions for Gull Lake Recreation Area
10867 E Gull Lake Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401 United States
Elevation: 368 ft
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
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.
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