Lakes & Water
Discover Why We’re the Land of 10,000 Lakes
One visit is all you need to fall in love with our lakes and rivers. Each waterway has its own vibe. But they all have a common theme: the breeze off the water will wash your stresses away.
Cruise the Gull Lake Chain of Lakes that’s always bustling with dining and lodging amenities. Hit the Whitefish Chain of Lakes in Crosslake—the largest chain of lakes in the area. From restaurants and resorts to fun nightlife, there’s always something happening on the Whitefish Chain. If slower pace is your style, kayak the quiet, less populated lakes where you feel like you have the lake to yourself.
Our rivers also offer a different way to explore our waterways. The mighty Mississippi runs through our area from the Cuyuna Iron Range, Brainerd, and south. You can find campgrounds and resorts along the shores of the Mississippi. Kayak or the gentle Crow Wing or Pine Rivers, which offers meandering, natural landscapes.
Whatever you choose, our lakes and rivers offer abundant wildlife and recreational fun. And you’ll want to come back year-after-year to discover it all again.
Lakes & Water
Discover Why We’re the Land of 10,000 Lakes
One visit is all you need to fall in love with our lakes and rivers. Each waterway has its own vibe. But they all have a common theme: the breeze off the water will wash your stresses away.
Cruise the Gull Lake Chain of Lakes that’s always bustling with dining and lodging amenities. Hit the Whitefish Chain of Lakes in Crosslake—the largest chain of lakes in the area. From restaurants and resorts to fun nightlife, there’s always something happening on the Whitefish Chain. If slower pace is your style, kayak the quiet, less populated lakes where you feel like you have the lake to yourself.
Our rivers also offer a different way to explore our waterways. The mighty Mississippi runs through our area from the Cuyuna Iron Range, Brainerd, and south. You can find campgrounds and resorts along the shores of the Mississippi. Kayak or the gentle Crow Wing or Pine Rivers, which offers meandering, natural landscapes.
Whatever you choose, our lakes and rivers offer abundant wildlife and recreational fun. And you’ll want to come back year-after-year to discover it all again.
Boats and Beyond Rentals, Inc.
PONTOONS, TRITOONS, WAKEBOARD BOATS, SKI BOATS, FISHING BOATS, JET SKIS, SNOWMOBILES AND FISH HOUSES...Private Marina on Gull Lake or We Deliver! Your local family owned and operated rental adventure center for the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Brainerd Sports and Marine, LLC
Full-service dealer including parts, accessories and service. Also available storage, full warranty service, dock side service and financing.
Breezy Point Resort
Clean, clear Pelican Lake wraps around Breezy Point Resort with its lakeside rooms, suites, condos and cabins. The Resort offers 3 golf courses with 54 holes of superb golf, four restaurants, conference facilities, boat marina and many amenities.
Comfort Suites/Rapid River Lodge & Water Park
Beautiful sixty-eight room hotel with a huge indoor water park. Enjoy tube slide, body slide, activity pool, and more. Free hot breakfast. Meeting rooms available.
Corps Crosslake Recreation Area
Situated along the wooded shores of Cross Lake, the Recreation Area allows campers to experience nature within walking distance of local amenities. The lake also offers excellent water recreation.
Gull Lake Cruises
Gull Lake Cruises proudly navigates the North Star through the scenic waters of Gull Lake. It’s located six miles north of Brainerd in Cass County and Crow Wing County. Visit GullLakeCruises.com.
Gull Lake Recreation Area
The recreation area offers boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing and playground areas. There is a boat ramp with access to Gull Lake.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Baxter
The Brainerd Lakes Area only triple play of entertainment with waterpark, game room, and laser tag; accompanied by great up north updated hotel accommodations.
LAKE FUN RENTALS
*PONTOONS *BOATS *TRITOONS
NEW, Top-Notch Equipment, Family Owned & Operated with Exceptional Customer Service!
Rent them on Gull Lake or delivered to you.
Located near Zorbaz
Lum Park-Brainerd
55 acres, swimming beach, boat landing, fishing pier, disc golf, tables and grills, restrooms, playground, two sand volleyball courts,Parks & Recreation Office & Maintenance Building.
Minnesota Inboard Water Sports
Minnesota Inboard Water Sports is the place to go for a great selection of new/used inboard boats that will get you on the lake this summer.
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River offers water recreation such as fishing and canoeing. Kiwanis Park, Brainerd, has a fishing pier on the Mississippi. Rice Lake is an impoundment created by Potlach dam.
Pelican Lake Beach
A public swimming beach is open on Sand Beach Drive. Comfortable benches were added for your beach and ''sunset'' viewing pleasure. There are restroom facilities available on-site.
Pillager Lake Park
swimming beach, boat launch, playground, picnic tables
Pillsbury State Forest
Trails meander through heavy forested area consisting of deciduous and coniferous trees. Small lakes & ponds, wildlife, trail system popular with equestrians and mountain bikers, cross country skiers
Rice Lake - Swimming Beach, Lum Park
Swimming Beach on Rice Lake, Lum Park, Brainerd.
Serpent Statue
The 20 ft. high fiberglass Sea Serpent was built in 1977. It was installed next to Serpent Lake in Crosby.
Your Boat Club - Gull Lake
Located on Gull Lake in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area
We are a full service marina located right on the lake offering rentals, service, parts, engine sales, gas dock, and storage.
Boats and Beyond Rentals, Inc.
PONTOONS, TRITOONS, WAKEBOARD BOATS, SKI BOATS, FISHING BOATS, JET SKIS, SNOWMOBILES AND FISH HOUSES...Private Marina on Gull Lake or We Deliver! Your local family owned and operated rental adventure center for the Brainerd Lakes Area.
Brainerd Sports and Marine, LLC
Full-service dealer including parts, accessories and service. Also available storage, full warranty service, dock side service and financing.
Breezy Point Resort
Clean, clear Pelican Lake wraps around Breezy Point Resort with its lakeside rooms, suites, condos and cabins. The Resort offers 3 golf courses with 54 holes of superb golf, four restaurants, conference facilities, boat marina and many amenities.
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Comfort Suites/Rapid River Lodge & Water Park
Beautiful sixty-eight room hotel with a huge indoor water park. Enjoy tube slide, body slide, activity pool, and more. Free hot breakfast. Meeting rooms available.
Corps Crosslake Recreation Area
Situated along the wooded shores of Cross Lake, the Recreation Area allows campers to experience nature within walking distance of local amenities. The lake also offers excellent water recreation.
Gull Lake Cruises
Gull Lake Cruises proudly navigates the North Star through the scenic waters of Gull Lake. It’s located six miles north of Brainerd in Cass County and Crow Wing County. Visit GullLakeCruises.com.
Gull Lake Recreation Area
The recreation area offers boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing and playground areas. There is a boat ramp with access to Gull Lake.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Baxter
The Brainerd Lakes Area only triple play of entertainment with waterpark, game room, and laser tag; accompanied by great up north updated hotel accommodations.
LAKE FUN RENTALS
*PONTOONS *BOATS *TRITOONS NEW, Top-Notch Equipment, Family Owned & Operated with Exceptional Customer Service! Rent them on Gull Lake or delivered to you. Located near Zorbaz
Lum Park-Brainerd
55 acres, swimming beach, boat landing, fishing pier, disc golf, tables and grills, restrooms, playground, two sand volleyball courts,Parks & Recreation Office & Maintenance Building.
Minnesota Inboard Water Sports
Minnesota Inboard Water Sports is the place to go for a great selection of new/used inboard boats that will get you on the lake this summer.
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River offers water recreation such as fishing and canoeing. Kiwanis Park, Brainerd, has a fishing pier on the Mississippi. Rice Lake is an impoundment created by Potlach dam.
Pelican Lake Beach
A public swimming beach is open on Sand Beach Drive. Comfortable benches were added for your beach and ''sunset'' viewing pleasure. There are restroom facilities available on-site.
Pillager Lake Park
swimming beach, boat launch, playground, picnic tables
Pillsbury State Forest
Trails meander through heavy forested area consisting of deciduous and coniferous trees. Small lakes & ponds, wildlife, trail system popular with equestrians and mountain bikers, cross country skiers
Rice Lake - Swimming Beach, Lum Park
Swimming Beach on Rice Lake, Lum Park, Brainerd.
Serpent Statue
The 20 ft. high fiberglass Sea Serpent was built in 1977. It was installed next to Serpent Lake in Crosby.
Your Boat Club - Gull Lake
Located on Gull Lake in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area We are a full service marina located right on the lake offering rentals, service, parts, engine sales, gas dock, and storage.