The questions travelers actually Google before they arrive — and the answers you'd get from a friend who lives on Gull Lake.
Getting there & around
Logistics
How big is Gull Lake?
9,947 acres, with an average depth of 30 feet and a maximum of 80 feet — the largest of Minnesota's seven lakes named Gull, and the anchor of the Brainerd Lakes resort economy. A logging-era dam raised the lake about five feet when it began service in 1912.
What's the closest airport to Gull Lake?
Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) is the nearest with regular commercial service, just a few miles from the lake. Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) is the larger hub, about two hours south.
Groceries, gas, urgent care
Essentials
Where's the closest grocery store to Gull Lake?
Schaefer's Foods on Smiley Road in Nisswa — a family-owned, full-service grocery store in the heart of the lake country.
Where's the closest emergency room to Gull Lake?
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center's emergency room in Brainerd — a Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, open 24 hours.
Yes — Gull Lake connects to eight smaller lakes through a series of navigable channels, part of what makes it the largest and most heavily used lake in the Brainerd Lakes area.
Nineteen, led by Cragun's, Madden's, and Grand View Lodge. Cragun's grew from a handful of cabins built in 1940 into central Minnesota's largest year-round resort.
Seasons & weather
When to come
When's the best time to visit Gull Lake?
Late spring through Labor Day for full resort and marina hours. Bar Harbor Supper Club's hours reduce outside the summer season, so call ahead for an off-season visit.