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Whipple Beach

4.7 (3 reviews)

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Nice little beach. Kids enjoyed it.

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Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake

Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake

(73 reviews)

General - I had a work conference onsite in May and stayed onsite with family while attending the…read moreconference. Location - You have to drive for a bit outside of Brainerd/Baxter but you are right on the beautiful shores of Gull Lake. If you don't know anything about Gull Lake, it is one of the top lakes in the area. Big and beautiful lake - great for boating, fishing and swimming. Rooms & Building - This place has been around for quite some time and still gives off those old school lake resort vibes. I used to come here as a kid for a weekend getaway and some of the things have not changed one bit. Ha. All in all, they have kept up with maintenance for the most part. The rooms do show wear and tear but for how old they buildings actually are, you would expect worse. I kind of like the old-fashioned classic look - gives the building more history and a story than if they would bulldoze it and build modern. Amenities - The resort is loaded with things to do including a full-size gymnasium and ball court, a couple pools, arcade, hot tub, outdoor recreational activities, golf course, etc. Food - There are a few bars and restaurants onsite. We got pizza one night for dinner at the poolside restaurant and it was pretty good. Large size and priced very fairly for resort food. Vibe - Easy going and super friendly staff. No complaints. Reality vs. Online - Pictures that I saw on their website and online matched the quality and condition of the hotel and rooms in-person. No surprises. Price & Final Verdict - It is a classic location in the heart of Brainerd Lakes. It is different than just a "hotel stay" or smaller resort stay. It is a unique experience that one should not miss. Give it a try - great place for a weekend getaway with family and/or friends.

Had a fun weekend trip up here! I would say the main plus of this place is that they seem pretty…read morelaid back, and you have a lot of freedom to do what you want. We didn't want to pay the equipment rental prices so we brought in our own inflatable kayak, and didn't get in any trouble. It's a beautiful lake, and we really enjoyed the view from the upper level deck near the Pizza place, which definitely had a good pizza! They gave us the wrong one, so I don't know what we actually got, but it was good. Thankfully they let us in to eat Pizza because upon arrival their system was down and we couldn't check into our room. The worker behind the counter seemed to be doing the absolute best minimum and wasn't super friendly. After lunch we checked back in and thankfully there was a much more competent and friendly person there to help us out. The system was still partially down, but he was able to give us some details on the status of our room and encouraged us to still enjoy all the amenities until we could check in. As another review mentioned the shower head was uncomfortably low for me, but I'm 6'6" tall so it's probably fine for most people. The indoor pool is quite nice and not overly chlorinated, no burning eyes from the fumes is great. My last thing is the way finding. I think part of it was the room we got (162). It was completely alone and not by any other rooms which made it hard to fine. Also certainly not as good of a view as upper level rooms. But in general there was very little signage and a lot of confusing stairwells with unknown destinations. We only stayed for the weekend, but I didn't feel very confident finding my way even at the end of our stay, so I feel like there could be an improvement there. It seems to be a good value for the money in this area and I would say it's worth checking out!

Two Rivers Campground & Tubing - Large campsites

Two Rivers Campground & Tubing

(27 reviews)

We had an amazing experience at this campground. We usually go for state parks but ended up here to…read morebe closer to a family event. There was a ton of staff around and everyone was very helpful and friendly. There was a young woman at the front desk that we worked with the most often and she was very kind in explaining how the place worked and what was complimentary and what cost extra. We were guided to our camp site by a staff member on a golf cart which was very helpful as it was packed when we arrived. Despite the campground being full everyone was respectful and there was average noise for a populated area. We stayed Sunday night and then there were lots of spaces available. If you have the time to stay midweek I definitely recommend it. All the amenities were still available with a lot less people around. There were several flushing toilets, dog spaces and other amenities. We didn't have time to golf but wish we could have. We did try the pizza and it was delicious. We went tubing down the river and were warned that it is not a lazy river and that some steering would be required at times. The trip took about 2.5 hours for us and there were several trees and rocks to navigate. Still lots of fun but more of a work out than I anticipated. We loved this campground, and even though it was more than we usually spend on a site, it was worth it. We look forward to returning in the future.

Extremely expensive, campsite are expensive, then they nickel and dime you to death after they…read moreget you in here. Nothing, I mean Nothing is free here. Bring your life savings to pay when you leave.

US Army Corps of Engineers Campground - First time to Crosslake Campground. We had a fun trip, minus the noise of the traffic on the road.

US Army Corps of Engineers Campground

(3 reviews)

As far as campsites go I thought Crosslake was pretty good. They have a beach with a swimming area,…read moresites both with and without electricity, stalled bathrooms with showers, evening activities and enforced quiet hours. They ask that you purchase their "certified" firewood for $6 a bundle and the woodshed is only open from 6pm-8pm so make sure you get there before they close and buy enough to last. The sites that are on the edge of camp are really tough to sleep at because they are right next to the main road so all night you hear cars speeding by. But it was a fairly quiet campground during the day and even with neighbors you have privacy and peace. I also wish there was an area with softer ground for tents. It was very difficult to pitch in the gravel because they stakes didn't want to go in and there were lots of sharp rocks trying to poke up through the bottom of the tent. Everything in town is within walking distance and there are trails everywhere. Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. I was surprised by how few mosquitoes there were and wonder if the campground sprays for them. I really think my son would have a good time here so I want to bring him and update my review based on his experience too. But I would come back because we had a good time!

Fantastic campground facilities. Reservations fill up quick, and reservations open 6 months from…read morethe date you can camp. Two boat launches, large boat beach, nice swimming beach for the kids and fishing pier to keep you busy.

Whipple Beach - beaches - Updated May 2026

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