Gull Lake Recreation Area
Gull Lake Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Minnesota. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 46.41083, -94.35139
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Evening Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Ice Fishing, Information Site, Interpretive Programs
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (651)290-5772
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Gull Lake Recreation Area
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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Rock Lake Campground Drinking Water · 6.4 mi
- Propane
- Lakes Gas Company · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Lake- Cor of Engineers Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $26 | — |
| Birch Bay RV Resort | Private campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Pillsbury State Forest- Walter Stark Horse Camp | Private campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
| Rock Lake Campground | Private campground | 6.3 mi | $23 | — |
| Crow Wing State Park Campground | Private campground | 9.0 mi | — | — |
| Lum Park Campground | RV park | 9.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.