Yoga
Namaste! Take one hour for yourself and sign up for yoga.
$100 Daily Resort Credit
Receive a daily $100 resort credit to be used on anything at the resort (pontoons, fishing boats, golf, recreation, food & beverage). Can not be used towards room and tax. Any remaining credit will be forfeited if not used by check out.
Summer Rec Pass
Check out the NEW Summer Recreation Pass that gives you UNLIMITED access to MORE fun!
Activities Calendar
There is no comparison to the recreational opportunities you’ll find at Cragun’s Resort and Hotel in Gull Lake.
Gull Lake Cruises
Tour Gull Lake in style, enjoy a public cruise or book your private event on our luxury yacht.
Beach Playground
Cragun’s is famous for its beautiful long, shallow, safe for kids, sandy beach with a roped off swimming area. It’s the best Gull Lake beach!
Beach Volleyball
Build teamwork on one of two beach volleyball courts, located along the Gull Lake beach with nearby picnic tables and fire rings.
Biking
We offer a variety of bike rentals, including e-Bikes and e-Scooters. Come check them all out at our Marina!
Bonfires
Warm up on those cool summer and fall nights with a roaring bonfire.
Fishing
Cragun’s Resort on beautiful Gull Lake is set up to be an all-inclusive resort for fishing.
Fitness Room
How about a real workout? Cragun’s Resort Fitness Center will help you do just that.
Games
The poolside game area provides a fun family atmosphere the whole family will enjoy!
Golf
The three incredible Cragun’s Legacy Courses stand out among the many exceptional Brainerd golf courses on the Brainerd Golf Trail, one of the “World’s Top Golf Destinations.”
Hunting
Game farms and hunting preserves are a growing trend in the region.
Marina
Full-service Gull Lake marina with boat rentals, fishing tackle, guide service and gas.
Paul Bunyan Trail
The Paul Bunyan Trail is a 75-mile paved trail for hiking, biking, in-line skating and snowmobiling. Bike rentals are available along the trail which runs from south of Brainerd to Walker and connects with other trails along the way.
Sports Centre
Cragun’s 22,000 square foot indoor sports facility is located in the middle of Cragun’s property.
Swimming
Families searching for Minnesota resorts with pools should look no farther than Cragun’s Resort.
Tennis
Searching for tennis resorts? Look no further than Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota. Enjoy playing outdoors or on one of our indoor carpeted tennis courts in the Sports Centre.
Boating
Gull Lake Marina Boat Rentals – Rent a boat from Cragun’s Gull Lake Marina. Cruise beautiful Gull Lake.
Rental Rates
Cragun’s full-service, lake-level marina is located on Gull Lake’s famed Steamboat Bay, the site for countless boating, fishing and lake adventures.
Waterskiing
Searching for a water skiing resort? Look no further than Cragun’s Resort, home to the best water skiing in the Midwest.
Bear Trap Lounge
When the day comes to an end, you can relax and visit Brainerd bars like the Bear Trap Lounge located in the Main Lodge. Watch the game on the big screen TV.
Irma’s Kitchen
Irma’s Kitchen, Gull Lakes freshest restaurant. Located in the former home of the Hungry Gull Restaurant the building dates back to 1926.
Lakeside Dining Room
The Lodge Dining Room at Cragun’s Resort is one of the best restaurants in Brainerd MN because it’s a place where you can enjoy the northwoods vacation atmosphere and gorgeous views of Steamboat Bay.
Legacy Bar & Grille
Dine in the beautiful clubhouse atmosphere of the Legacy Grille, one of the best bars in Brainerd MN. You’ll overlook the golf course, in a restaurant that overlooks nothing else.
Cabana Café
Located at the indoor pool at Cragun’s Resort, the Cabana Café serves breakfast, lunch and light dinners in the poolside cabana area.
Scheduled Activities
The seasons may change, but the fun never stops when you host your reunion at Cragun’s.
Bonfires
Warm up on those cool winter days with a roaring bonfire.
Broomball
A lighted broomball rink with nets for “pick-up” or team competition is set up in front of the resort. Skate rentals are available in the marina for $5.00 per hour.
Cross Country Skiing
Searching for cross country ski resorts? Look no further than Cragun’s Resort! The Pine Beach Ski Trail, makes Cragun’s the winter vacation headquarters in North Central Minnesota.
Dog Sled Rides
Dog sled rides are one of the most quintessential Minnesota winter activities. Experience the adventure and excitement of riding with a real Husky dog sled team yapping and barking with the anticipation of pulling you around the bay! A local “Musher” offers his skill and expertise in taking guests for […]
Fitness Room
How about a real workout? Cragun’s Resort fitness room will help you do just that.
Golf Simulator
Looking to keep your golf swing throughout the winter? Now you can enjoy golf year round with our new PGA Tour Golf Simulator at Cragun’s Legacy. Choose from 40 great golf courses around the world including Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass, Spyglass Hills, as well as a driving range for practice […]
Ice Fishing
Gull Lake is one of Minnesota’s finest ice fishing lakes. Our Brainerd ice fishing houses are placed at the “dropoff” in front of the resort (there’s no need to go across the bay to find the “lunkers”).
Ice Skating
A big, lighted, resurfaced outdoor ice skating rink is set up on Gull Lake, right in front of the resort. A huge bonfire with plenty of firewood and extra marshmallows is nearby to warm you up on chilly days.
Indoor Swimming Pool
The huge indoor swimming pool complex includes a relaxation whirlpool, and a spacious sundeck overlooking Gull Lake.
Kitty Cat Snowmobile Track
The whole family can enjoy world-class snowmobiling at Cragun’s Resort! We rent pint-sized snowmobiles that kids can drive on our Kitty Cat Snowmobile Track – it was specially designed for kids snowmobiling!
Paul Bunyan Trail
The Paul Bunyan Trail is a 75-mile paved trail for hiking, biking, in-line skating and snowmobiling. Bike rentals are available along the trail which runs from south of Brainerd to Walker and connects with other trails along the way.
