 Brainerd Public Campgrounds & Recreation Areas
Many campground options are available in the Brainerd Lakes area. In addition to the traditional camping resort, the Brainerd Lakes Area boasts a number of Public Camping and Recreation areas. These public camping and recreation areas offer a great variety of activities and a number of historic and interpretive learning opportunities.
Camping in Brainerd can be enjoyed at the following Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas: |
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| Charles A. Lindbergh State Park |
Mississippi River |
1615 Lindbergh Drive South · Little Falls, MN 56345
320-616-2525 |
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| The Charles A. Lindbergh State Park is located on the Mississippi River. The park offers camping in a wooded setting, hiking and skiing trails and picnicking. Adjacent to the park is the Historic Home of Charles A. Lindbergh, Sr., father of the famous aviator, Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. |
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| Cross Lake Recreation Area |
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35507 County Road 66 · Crosslake, MN 56442
218-692-2025 |
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| Cross Lake Recreation Area is located at the Pine River Dam on Cross Lake. This Crosslake, Minnesota recreation area offers camping, boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing, and playground areas. The recreation area offers a wooded camping setting with a variety of tree species being present and an abundance of water-related recreational opportunities. |
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| Crow Wing State Park |
Mississippi River |
3124 State Park Road · Brainerd, MN 56401
218-825-3075 |
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| Explore nature at Crow Wing State Park, located just 9 miles south of Brainerd, MN. Crow Wing State Park offers camping, scenic hiking trails, paved biking trails, canoeing, fishing, and great wildlife observation opportunities. Enjoy the Beaulieu House Historic Site and interpretive displays along the boardwalk. The campsite overlooks the Mississippi River and is wooded for nice shade. |
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| Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area |
Portsmouth Mine Pit Lake |
307 3rd Street · Ironton, MN 56455-0404
218-546-5926 |
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| Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area is located 15 miles northeast of Brainerd on Hwy 210. The campground is located on the northwest shore of the Portsmouth Mine Pit Lake (352 feet deep). Mine pit lakes are excellent for fishing trout, northern, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and panfish. The lake is also great for scuba diving and canoeing. The recreation area includes mountain biking trails. Nearby attractions include the Croft Mine Historical Park, and the Cuyuna Range Historical Museum. |
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| Gull Lake Recreational Area |
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10867 E. Gull Lake Drive · Brainerd, MN 56401
218-829-3334 · Reservations: 877-444-6777 |
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| The Gull Lake Recreational Area sits on the Gull River at the outlet of the Gull Lake chain. The recreation area offers camping, boating, swimming, picnicking, fishing, interpretive/hiking trails, and playground areas. The boat ramp and beach are located right on Gull Lake. The campground offers well-spaced wooded camping sites. |
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| Leech Lake Recreational Area |
Leech Lake |
01217 Federal Dam Drive NE · Federal Dam, MN 56641
218-654-3145 |
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| Located in the Northern Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest, the Leech Lake Recreational Area offers wooded campsites with access to Leech Lake. Services and amenities include: camping, boating, fishing, interpretive programs, nature trails, picnic shelter (with electric hookups) and playground areas. |
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| Mille Lacs Kathio State Park |
Mille Lacs Lake |
15066 Kathio State Park Road · Onamia, MN 56359
320-532-3523 |
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| Mille Lacs Kathio State Park is rich in history and ways for you to learn about its historic significance. This National Historic Landmark, offers extensive interpretive and nature programs. Activities available include climbing the 100 foot observation tower, hiking trails, swimming, canoeing, cross-county skiing, wildlife and bird watching opportunities, playground, and historic sites. The park also includes Horse trails, seasonally. Private, wooded camp sites are available. The Park also includes 2 Group Camps along the Rum River and a Horse Camp.. |
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| Stony Point Recreational Area |
Leech Lake |
Chippewa National Forest, Walker Ranger District 201, Minnesota Ave. E · Walker, MN 56484
218-547-1044 |
| Stony Point campground is located in a forested area neat the town of Walker. The campground is adjacent to Leech Lake. Many large trees aged over 100 years old surround the campsites. Services and amenities include: camping, boating, fishing, bird watching, nature trails, and swimming. All sites are now reservable. |
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