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Welcome to Brainerd! This section is tailored to travelers that need an expert resource on Brainerd vacations, family resorts, lake retreats and golf getaways. Consider ResortsandLodges.com your own personal concierge to assist you while researching, planning, and booking your Brainerd vacation. We encourage you to share your experiences and provide feedback to help build our community and make our Resort Directory the ultimate planning guide to Brainerd Resorts. The Brainerd Lakes area is home to the infamous lumberjack Paul Bunyan. Come explore his forest playground by finding a family resort, fishing resort, or golf resort on one of many different lakes that are scattered throughout the Brainerd region. Spend a day splashing around in the water or play some of the best golf that Minnesota has to offer.
The guests of Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake have been making "friends and memories" since 1940. Cragun's offers the amenities of Minnesota's largest four-season resort and the personalized service of a family-owned operation. Visit for a family vacation, host a business meeting or throw a wedding reception. You come for the lakeside setting and that's what you'll get - all lodging overlooks Gull Lake, the half-mile sandy beach and marina. Enjoy Legacy Courses' 54 holes of golf; both of its 18-hole Legacy courses were awarded Golf Digest's 2008-2009 "Best Places to Play." Delight in an indoor sports center, indoor and outdoor pools, kids' programs, Gull Lake Spa and more. It's no surprise... more
- Property Size: 266 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Brainerd
- Nearby Water: Gull Lake
- Conference Facility: Yes
- Restaurant Onsite: Yes
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): All-Inclusive, Conference and Meeting, Family, Family Reunion, Fishing, Golf, Honeymoon, Lake, Romantic, Spa, Wedding
For over 90 years, Grand View Lodge has been providing memories to last a lifetime on Gull Lake. Whether it's romance, golf, family time or just a little relaxation that you're after, Grand View will accommodate you down to the last detail. If golf is your style, two championship courses and a nine-hole resort course await. For rejuvenation, the Glacial Waters Spa is by far the finest in the state. The 110' indoor waterslide and connecting pools and hot tubs promises hours of fun for the kids. If you love rustic luxury, this is it. From the Main Lodge and its 65 cabins - many situated near the 2500-foot natural beach on beautiful Gull Lake - to splendid golf villas, the resort is a perfect... more
- Property Size: 213 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Brainerd
- Nearby Water: Gull Lake
- Conference Facility: Yes
- Restaurant Onsite: Yes
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Conference and Meeting, Family, Family Reunion, Golf, Health, Honeymoon, Lake, Luxury, Romantic, Spa, Wedding
Discover all the reasons why Madden's has become a beloved fixture on Gull Lake. With more than 1,000 acres of Gull Lake shoreline and endless recreation, Madden's On Gull Lake is an idyllic vacation spot. Take to the water for guided fishing, a cruise around the lake, or improve your skills in its Waterski School. On land, take in 63 holes of world-class golf, including The Classic at Madden's; or unwind on four tennis courts or bentgrass croquet lawns. There's also lawnbowling, shuffleboard, volleyball, and basketball! For ultimate relaxation, visit The Spa at Madden's. End your activity-filled days in Madden's cozy accommodations where you'll dream of the next's day's adventures.... more
- Property Size: 287 units
- Open Dates: Apr 12 to Oct 26
- Nearby City: Brainerd
- Nearby Water: Gull Lake
- Conference Facility: Yes
- Restaurant Onsite: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Conference and Meeting, Family, Family Reunion, Golf, Historical, Honeymoon, Lake, Pet Friendly, Romantic, Spa, Wedding
Excellence is a family tradition at Kavanaugh's, the only resort set on the shores of Lake Sylvan. This Brainerd Lakes resort is a 23-acre haven for world-class MN recreation and well-appointed lodging. Breathe the fresh up-North air from a deluxe pontoon rental, the 108 holes of golf within 1½ miles, or on the onsite hiking and biking trails. In the winter months, Kavanaugh's is a wonderland for cross country skiing and snowmobiling. You'll love the indoor/outdoor pools, basketball, tennis and on-the-water fun like fishing, kayaking and water skiing! After your action-packed days, come home to Kavanaugh's condos, cottages or suites. Watch the sunset over the lake and relax by the glow of... more
- Property Size: 50 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Brainerd
- Nearby Water: Sylvan Lake
- Conference Facility: No
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Beach, Family, Golf, Lake, Luxury, Nature, Romantic
The Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes offers a natural, rustic style resort featuring 102 rooms and suites, over 7,500 square feet of meeting and banquet space, onsite Arrowwood Lodge Grill &; Bar, indoor waterpark, arcade, indoor/outdoor hot tub, fire pit and more! Reach beyond the well-meaning motto "take only pictures, leave only footprints" and see the Brainerd Lakes Area outdoors, indoors at the unique Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes! Minnesota beauty survives inside these A-frame, cabin-inspired walls. Happy campers delight in the rustic beauty of a Brainerd Lakes lake cabin that visits each unique lodging rooms and suites . 102 rooms are so large they’re called cabins! Stay... more
- Property Size: 102 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Baxter
- Nearby Water: North Long Lake
- Conference Facility: Yes
- Restaurant Onsite: Yes
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Conference and Meeting, Family, Family Reunion, Holiday, Honeymoon, Lake, Nature, Romantic, Waterpark, Wedding
Rediscover that nostalgic old-time resort feeling with a relaxing stay at the rustic and beautiful Campfire Bay Resort, located on 1,035-acre Fish Trap Lake just two hours north of the Twin Cities. Canoe the gentle morning waters, fish for trophy walleye, build a sandcastle on the beach, golf on the nearby 18-hole championship course, or play some volleyball. Once the sun goes down, unwind in a secluded one-to four-bedroom cabin, featuring incredible views of the resort's splendid Brainerd Lakes environment. But, before you call it a night, make sure enjoy some delicious campfire donuts next to the evening bonfire - this is Campfire Bay, after all!... more
- Property Size: 18 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Brainerd
- Nearby Water: Fish Trap Lake
- Conference Facility: Yes
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Conference and Meeting, Family, Fishing, Golf, Lake, Nature, Romantic
Pine Terrace Resort is the only resort in the quiet, secluded setting of Star Lake. A peaceful and tranquil ambiance attracts guests to Pine Terrace. Bring your boat and discover excellent fishing and low boat traffic for safe water sports. A sand beach and 35 acres of hiking trails will keep everyone entertained! The whole family can enjoy fishing on the lake, and take advantage of of the convenient fish cleaning station. Soak up the peace and quiet, away from the usual busy lake scene, in a canoe or kayak on the Ossawinnamakee Chain of Lakes, or simply relax on the beach. Pine Terrace has 13 lakeside cabins and a new reunion cabin that's ideal for Brainerd group vacations!... more
- Property Size: 13 units
- Open Dates: Jun 1 to Nov 21
- Nearby City: Crosslake
- Nearby Water: Star Lake
- Conference Facility: No
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Family, Family Reunion, Fishing, Lake, Nature
Boyd Lodge gives you four seasons of varying recreation, but with one consistent level of luxury. Right on the banks of both Rush Lake and Lower Whitefish Lake, Boyd Lodge is the perfect Brainerd Lakes getaway for the family. In the summer, bring the boat & water skis and cruise over 14,000 acres of the Whitefish Chain. Or, sit back and sink your toes into the resort's sugar sand beach. In the winter, snowmobile the 110 miles of the Paul Bunyan Trail. But always come home to Boyd Lodge's luxury: spacious three to five bedroom log cabins with wood-burning fireplaces and beautiful interiors.... more
- Property Size: 21 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Crosslake
- Nearby Water: Whitefish and Rush Lakes
- Conference Facility: Yes
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Conference and Meeting, Family, Family Reunion, Fishing, Lake, Nature, Romantic, Wedding
Escape from the cities to Brainerd's Samara Point Resort on the enchanting Gull Lake. Within the wooded surroundings of one of Brainerd's largest lakes sits this serene Minnesota getaway. Eight inviting cabins speckle the grounds and offer ample space for all families. Head to the sandy beach for a dip in the cool waters of Gull Lake or hop aboard your complimentary boat and cruise the waves for the perfect walleye and northern pike fishing spot. At night, share your fishing tales in front of your cabin's wood-burning stove. And if you like to golf, there are plenty of courses nearby!... more
- Property Size: 8 units
- Open Dates: May 1 to Oct 15
- Nearby City: Nisswa
- Nearby Water: Gull Lake
- Conference Facility: No
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Family, Fishing, Lake, Nature, Romantic
Northern Minnesota’s Black Pine Beach Resort, located on the southeastern shore of Little Whitefish Lake in the larger Whitefish Chain of Lakes area, is an opportunity to escape the stresses of life, and enjoy the rejuvenating powers of a lakeside setting. And, with amenities like boat rentals, a boat launch, and guided fishing trips, Black Pine knows how to help you live life on the lake to the fullest in appealing and comfortable accommodations. Its lakeside cabins - featuring vaulted ceilings, knotty-pine interiors, and fireplaces - are perfect for a restful nights after busy days of fishing, water sports, nature walks, golfing and - of course - the evening s'mores!... more
- Property Size: 14 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Pequot Lakes
- Nearby Water: Whitefish Chain of Lakes
- Conference Facility: No
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Beach, Family, Family Reunion, Fishing, Historical, Holiday, Lake
Discover small-town charm and old-world woods from Eagles Nest Resort. Hang in a hammock lakeside as the children swim off the dock, make sandcastles in the soft white sand beach, and play King of the Castle in the 2-acre playground palace. Tannin-dark waters cloak Sunfish and Northern Pike under the mirrored surface of Lower Cullen Lake. Pine forest and River Birch thread the shoreline, a fitting crown of foliage to the dark crystal of Lower Cullen Lake in the picturesque northwoods of Nisswa.... more
- Property Size: 15 units
- Open Dates: Jun 24 to Oct 30
- Nearby City: Nisswa
- Nearby Water: Lower Cullen Lake
- Conference Facility: No
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Beach, Family, Fishing, Golf, Holiday, Lake, Nature
Stay in a spacious cabin on the shore of Agate Lake with Agate Lake Resort! Their private cabins are perfect for family vacations, and bring the charm of the Minnesota northwoods indoors with their wood construction and rustic decor. And just outside your door, you will find plenty of fun for all ages. The kids can race minnows. Fish the lake for largemouth bass. Bounce on the water trampoline. All this and more awaits you at Agate Lake Resort!... more
- Property Size: 11 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Nisswa
- Nearby Water: Agate Lake
- Conference Facility: No
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Family, Family Reunion, Fishing, Golf, Lake, Romantic
Cozy Bay Resort offers you a charming place for your camping trip on the shores of Lake Edward in Nisswa, Minnesota. Choose from clean, modern, and fully furnished cabins or campsites that come complete with water and electric hookups. no matter what you choose, Cozy Bay Resort offers you plenty of fun lakeside activity. Fish the waters of lake Edwards. Relax on the sandy beach or splash in the lake. Or just sit by a crackling fire, roast marshmallows, and trade stories. It's all waiting for you at Cozy Bay Resort... more
- Property Size: 8 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Nisswa
- Nearby Water: Lake Edward
- Conference Facility: No
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Family, Fishing, Hunting, Nature, Pet Friendly
Pine Crest Resort in Merrifield, Minnesota, stands on the shore of Bass Lake and is your gateway to a wealth of lakeside fun. Whether your idea of the ideal vacation is splashing in the lake, casting your line for bass or walleye, or just relaxing in a cozy cabin in a quiet atmosphere, you'll find it at Pine Crest Resort. Their six housekeeping cabins will be waiting for you after a long day of fun. Each cabin accommodates four to six people, making them perfect for a family vacation on the shore. All this and more awaits you at Pine Crest Resort so don't hesitate and plan your getaway today!... more
- Property Size: 6 units
- Open Dates: Open Year Round
- Nearby City: Merrifield
- Nearby Water: Bass Lake
- Conference Facility: No
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Family, Fishing, Golf, Lake, Nature
Birch Bay Resort Inn & Golf Course offers you a comfortable and quiet lodging option in Nisswa, Minnesota. Choose from nine private lakefront cabins or seven lake or course view rooms at the inn itself. Every unit offers guests full color televisions, Whatever you choose, you will find yourself conveniently located near plenty of fun. Play a game of golf on the course. Swap stories around a campfire. Hike a nearby trail. Or, if you'd rather relax, lounge on the soft, sandy beach. The choice is yours at Birch Bay Resort Inn & Golf Course.... more
- Property Size: 16 units
- Open Dates: May 10 to Oct 1
- Nearby City: Nisswa
- Nearby Water: Agate Lake
- Conference Facility: No
- Restaurant Onsite: No
- Pets Allowed: No
- Kids Allowed: Yes
Resort Type(s): Golf, Lake, Romantic
Auger's Pine View Resort
in Motley, Minnesota
"AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..."
May 14, 2013 -HUNTREEERERGT
Agate Lake Resort
in Nisswa, Minnesota
Apr 10, 2013 -Goblirsch family
Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
in Baxter, Minnesota
Mar 30, 2013 -tom kolthoff
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