## 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

The campground is known for its well-spaced wooded sites, each with 50 or 30
amp electric hookup service, picnic tables, campfire rings, and a centrally
located showerhouse. A water fill and dump station is located near the
entrance to the campground. This side of the park holds two canoe launches, a
paved shoreline fishing platform, fish cleaning station, self-guided
information booth, playground, a flush toilet restroom, and a handful of
picnic tabels and grills. Across the dam is the Ranger Office, boat ramp,
vault toilet, and swimming beach on the lake. Volleyball nets, basketball
hoop, horseshoe pits, and two more playgrounds are also perks of this side of
the park.

## 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>The campground is known for its well-spaced wooded sites, each with 50 or 30 amp electric hookup service, picnic tables, campfire rings, and a centrally located showerhouse. A water fill and dump station is located near the entrance to the campground. This side of the park holds two canoe launches, a paved shoreline fishing platform, fish cleaning station, self-guided information booth, playground, a flush toilet restroom, and a handful of picnic tabels and grills. Across the dam is the Ranger Office, boat ramp, vault toilet, and swimming beach on the lake. Volleyball nets, basketball hoop, horseshoe pits, and two more playgrounds are also perks of this side of the park.</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

Swimming and picnicking

Gull Lake Recreation Area

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.

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.

Mississippi River Headwaters - Gull Lake

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