Guests can certainly bring their own boat to our Minnesota resort. We have a boat launch at our Marina for putting your boat in Gull Lake. We request that you check in with the Marina before launching your boat. You may use any of Cragun's designated docks at no charge.

Yes, our Gull Lake resort has several areas around the resort for parking boat trailers. We also have some plug-in stations for charging trolling motors, etc.

We do not allow pets at our Gull Lake resort other than service dogs. Therapy and emotional support pets are not considered service dogs. We can suggest the names of kennels in the area.

We have 6-hour to daily rentals, but we do not rent pontoons overnight nor for an entire week.

All rates shown do not include Minnesota sales tax. There are no additional lodging taxes or resort fees.

Check-in starts at 5:00 PM. If your room is ready prior to that time, you can be checked in. If not, you are welcome to use any of the amenities at our Brainerd resort while you wait to check-in.

Check-out is at 11:00 AM

Yes. We offer shuttle services throughout the Cragun's Resort, including to the Legacy Courses and Cragun's lodging. If you have a group that would like shuttle service, please talk with your group planner and they will make the arrangements. There are several local shuttle services to take and return guests from local restaurants and bars. All shuttles to destinations outside of our properties including the Brainerd Airport requires advance notice and a fee. We do not shuttle to local bars or restaurants.

We have park-style charcoal grills located throughout our resort on Gull Lake that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need to bring your own charcoal and lighter fluid, or they are available for purchase in the Marina.

Yes. Fire rings and wood are provided at many locations on the beach free of charge. Fire rings are available on a first come, first served basis and it is expected that our guests will share the fire rings with other guests.

Cragun's does not have golf carts available for guest rental. However, we can provide contact information for a local agency that rents golf carts and will deliver them to you at our Brainerd, MN resort.

Our Gull Lake resort does not have RV camping facilities. We can provide you with information on campgrounds in the Brainerd Lakes area.

Cragun's Resort is located on the shores of Gull Lake, approximately 8 miles east of downtown Brainerd in Minnesota, about a 10-minute drive.

Our Gull Lake resort in Brainerd, MN, offers many activities that are free to our guests - such as horse-drawn trolley rides, evening bonfires, Bingo, Family Feud, Kids Intro to Golf. We also have activities for a fee, such as water ski or wakeboard lessons, the Kids Fishing Clinic. See Cragun's Activities Calendar for events, Summer Rec Pass and fun things to do.

Cragun's has a reduced rate on the Legacy Championship Courses, 9-hole par 3 course, and Foot Golf for guests staying at the resort.

Yes. Pillsbury State Forest is located just a few miles north of Cragun's Resort with 27 miles of hiking, biking and winter snowmobile trails. In the Gull Lake Area, you can also explore the East Gull Lake Bike Trail and the Paul Bunyan State Trail, which offers 120 miles of beautiful biking between Brainerd and Bemidji. The 75-mile paved Paul Bunyon trail is a popular spot for hiking, biking, in-line skating, and snowmobiling nearby.