Minnesota · published-coordinate region
Gull Lake Recreation Area
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US Army Corps of Engineers42Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
42Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 42 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
42
Vehicle limit
42
Vehicle length
41
Driveway entry
42
Shade
39
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The campsite mix
Standard Electric
42
Operator directions
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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
42 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 42 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 66 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 66 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 66 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 61 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 61 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 59 ft Tent: 59 ft Trailer: 59 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 59 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 105 ft Tent: 105 ft Trailer: 105 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 105 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 78 ft Tent: 78 ft Trailer: 78 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 78 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 110 ft Tent: 110 ft Trailer: 110 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 110 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 89 ft Tent: 89 ft Trailer: 89 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 89 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 62 ft Tent: 62 ft Trailer: 62 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 79 ft Tent: 79 ft Trailer: 79 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 79 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 89 ft Tent: 89 ft Trailer: 89 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 89 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 65 ft Tent: 65 ft Trailer: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 12A GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 25 ft Rv: 25 ft Tent: 68 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 68 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 13 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 100 ft Tent: 100 ft Trailer: 100 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 100 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 59 ft Tent: 59 ft Trailer: 59 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 59 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 78 ft Tent: 78 ft Trailer: 78 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 78 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 61 ft Tent: 61 ft Trailer: 61 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 61 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 16A GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Fifth Wheel: 25 ft Rv: 25 ft Tent: 53 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 53 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 17 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 77 ft Tent: 77 ft Trailer: 77 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 77 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 63 ft Tent: 63 ft Trailer: 63 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 63 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 19 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 56 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 63 ft Tent: 63 ft Trailer: 63 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 63 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 22 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 122 ft Tent: 122 ft Trailer: 122 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 122 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 23 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 80 ft Tent: 80 ft Trailer: 80 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 80 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 88 ft Tent: 88 ft Trailer: 88 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 88 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 25 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 116 ft Tent: 116 ft Trailer: 116 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 116 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 26 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 79 ft Tent: 79 ft Trailer: 79 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 79 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 27 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 93 ft Tent: 93 ft Trailer: 93 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 93 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 28 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 102 ft Tent: 102 ft Trailer: 102 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 102 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 29 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 98 ft Tent: 98 ft Trailer: 98 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 98 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 30 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 72 ft Tent: 72 ft Trailer: 72 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 72 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 31 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 69 ft Tent: 69 ft Trailer: 69 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 69 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 32 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 71 ft Tent: 71 ft Trailer: 71 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 71 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 33 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 90 ft Tent: 90 ft Trailer: 90 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 90 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 34 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 62 ft Tent: 62 ft Trailer: 62 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 35 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 77 ft Tent: 77 ft Trailer: 77 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 77 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 36HOST GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 37 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 70 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 38HOST GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 39 GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 97 ft Tent: 97 ft Trailer: 97 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 97 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 40HOST GULL LAKE Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 50 Shade: Not reported |
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