Top 10 Classic American Family Resorts: Madden's Resort on Gull Lake

No overcrowded beaches, but plenty of sand. No towering saltwater waves, but peaceful laps from the lake. Are you daydreaming? No, you’re at Madden’s on Gull Lake! Surrounded by peaceful Minnesota lake scenery, your family will find comfort and relaxation in the Northwoods.

Nowhere else in the Midwest will you find a resort with more recreational amenities than Madden’s. We suggest Madden’s very own Gull Lake waterpark, complete with water trampolines and water toys! The kids will beg to be at Adventure Cove, a camp that keeps them happily entertained while you are free to indulge in Panache Spa treatments overlooking beautiful Wilson Bay. Fill your days at The Classic, Madden’s championship golf course, or take it easy on the Social Nine. Madden’s has been the leader in Minnesota golf resorts since 1926 and it shows with the exceptional number of 63 holes offered on four different golf courses – all ready for your tee off.

The list of fun Madden’s has for you doesn’t stop there! Did we mention that they also have a full-service marina with kayaks, canoes and sailboats? Tennis, croquet, trapshooting, indoor pools – the list goes on and on! Madden’s is your family’s next lakeside vacation!

Things to Know

Related activities

Fish for a day with “Walleye Dan,” a local that learned about the great outdoors from his dad. Dan’s favorite lake is Gull Lake because of the big walleye that are found there every year.

Fun facts

A 1964 fire destroyed the golf club house but the owner, Jim Madden, redesigned and rebuilt the Golf Club which now has two restaurants, two lounges, and a golf pro shop.

Getting there

From Minneapolis/St. Paul: Follow I-94 West to Clearwater. Take the Highway 24 exit and follow to Highway 10. Turn left and follow Highway 10 West to Little Falls. Follow Highway 371 to the Brainerd Pass and then to Baxter to the intersection of Highways 371 and 210. Continue straight on Highway 371 for 4 miles to County Road 77. Turn left and drive 7.5 miles to Madden's.