The playground could use some updates, but cute concept. The kids seem to really enjoy it, but just…read moregetting a bit old. There is a bandshell and music in the park event in the summer which is a great community event. You can also launch your boats into the lake. The area near the serpent statue no dogs allowed which is a bummer. Skate park and police station all in the same area.

Beautiful park! Super clean and fun! We were visiting from out of town, and this place didn't…read moredisappoint.

Small state park along Lake Mille Lacs. The hiking trail it about 2 miles but you should add the…read moreextra mile to Pope Point. Very flat trail. About half of the trail runs along the lake but nearly the entire trail is in the shade. With the heat being in the high 90s, it was a great park to check off our list of visiting all MN state parks. Nice area. Good facilities. Tons of camping.

Father Hennepin State Park is about 120 miles (or two hours) from the Twin Cities. The park offers…read morea panoramic view of lake Mille Lacs, and has a 1-mile long sandy beach making it popular for swimming and fishing. There is park spans 344 acres, and has over a hundred campsites. The hiking trails wind through a hardwood forest and along the rocky shoreline of Mille Lacs Lake. You can expect to see hawks, osprey, and eagles along the shoreline.

Amazing girls weekend at Cragun's! Our room was perfect perfectly clean with a beautiful view of…read morethe lake. I had the best walleye tacos at the new Lakeside Grill and fun cocktails. They've had live music on the beach one evening, a remodeled lobby and coffee bar to enjoy. We have not been here in many years. It was fun to see the retro touches that remain such as indoor pool and awesome carpeting :-) with many updates as well. It was great to be back. We kayaked, paddleboarded, and went in Nisswa for a great day of shopping.

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.

We were very disappointed with all of the noise from kids and families throughout the day that did…read morein fact persist after the quiet hours of 11 PM, as well as just the constant commotion throughout the day, and it didn't suit us well for a nice relaxing camping trip at a family campground. We were also very bothered that we were entering a campground and were told that we had Wi-Fi, but come to find out that all of the people at the bottom of the hill. Wi-Fi does not connect and signals are extremely spotty. We rely on that for emergencies happening back at home, and this was quite stressful throughout the trip. This was our first camp camping trip with our new RV and we will not be coming back.

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.

We rented 2 cabins for the first week of August, 2019 and really enjoyed ourselves. We found them…read moreto be very clean and comfortable. The kids had a ball fishing and playing. We were surprised at how quiet it was even though there were a lot of people in the area. I loved waking up to the sounds of the loons every morning and having my coffee on the porch while watching the geese land on the lake. My family is from Minnesota, but now we are scattered. We were happy to have this time together and not only enjoy each other's company, but have a nice comfortable place to eat, play and relax.

My family has been going to Auger's Pine View Resort for going on 3 years now. The cabins are…read morealways clean, the kitchen is nicely stocked and the swim beach and lawns are well kept. I do wish that the cabins had WiFi but there is WiFi available at the lodge so I make do. I have found that the younger owners are the ones I prefer to talk to but that all are friendly. Looking forward to our return in a few short weeks.

My family camped here with my in laws near the end of last summer. We stayed the week and had a…read moregreat time. Some things weren't operational in the game room which disappointed the kids, but these are serviced by third parties and aren't always able to be fixed right away. However, the campgrounds were incredibly well-kept and the kids had a ton of fun as did the adults. We were able to do smores, enjoy the water and not be forced to be too close to our neighbors. Showers/bathrooms were clean and the hosts were super friendly. I would definitely camp here again!

Family vacation, camping, swimming, fishing. The highlight of the resort is the swimming area with…read moreraft and water trampoline. Kids had a blast. Nice small lake for fishing and boating. Good stargazing at night. Friendly staff. The only downside was the size of our campsite #5. Very small and no shelter over the picnic table common to other sites.

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.

What a great city park! We stayed at the campground one night so that we could ride the Heartland…read moreTrail the next day. The park is right next to the trail in Akeley. The facilities were spotless. The price was reasonable. The sunset view from our campsite was across a lovely lake. We were right across from the bathrooms, and it was surprisingly quiet. Everyone seemed to respect the quiet hours. The people running the campground were quite accommodating. They allowed us to park in a general area the next day and clean up after our ride. We didn't leave until 3:00, well past check out time. I highly recommend this campground. And don't miss the Akeley museum while you're in town. It's an easy walk from the campground.

Shhh...don't tell anyone about this little gem of a park and campground on 11th Crow Wing Lake in…read moreAkeley. You won't want to disclose that it's just off the Heartland State Trail, relatively inexpensive ($30/night) for camping, small rustic sandy swimming beach, public cement boat access, fish cleaning house, nice shower & bathroom buildings, a lakeside picnic areas, campfire spots and playground. Call the city of Akeley now to reserve your spot!

Such great customer service start to finish. Our Tritoon was amazing!! Thank you!! we would…read moredefinitely rent again:)

The staff were thorough and accommodating in making us comfortable with the lake rules and safe…read moreoperation of the boat. All of the features of the boat were just as advertised. The pontoon was very well equipped and super clean. We were happy with the entire experience.