## Overview

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.

## Recreation

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. Ask the Park Rangers
about river safety with current water flow and check-out a life jacket before
you go.

## Facilities

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. Ask the Park Rangers
about river safety with current water flow and check-out a life jacket before
you go.

## Natural Features

The campground sits on the Gull River at the outlet of Gull Lake. The area was
formed by a receding glacier that moved southward from Canada and carved the
landscape. Gull Lake is one of the six Mississippi Headwaters Projects of the
Mississippi River Watershed operated by The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

## Nearby Attractions

Gull Lake is located minutes from 520 holes of golf, the 100-mile Paul Bunyan
State Trail, amusement parks, a zoo, and numerous shopping opportunities in
Brainerd, Baxter, and Nisswa.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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. Ask the Park Rangers about river safety with current water flow and check-out a life jacket before you go. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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. Ask the Park Rangers about river safety with current water flow and check-out a life jacket before you go. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits on the Gull River at the outlet of Gull Lake. The area was formed by a receding glacier that moved southward from Canada and carved the landscape. Gull Lake is one of the six Mississippi Headwaters Projects of the Mississippi River Watershed operated by The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Gull Lake is located minutes from 520 holes of golf, the 100-mile Paul Bunyan State Trail, amusement parks, a zoo, and numerous shopping opportunities in Brainerd, Baxter, and Nisswa.</p>

GULL LAKE RECREATION AREA

Sunset view over Gull Lake from the hiking trail

Sunset view from the hiking trail

Catch of the day at the upper fishing pier

Swimming beach and picnic area use during a holiday weekend

Mississippi River Headwaters - Gull Lake

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