NISSWA AREA BEACHES

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS GULL LAKE RECREATION AREA

10867 East Gull Lake Drive Brainerd, MN 56401

Situated on Government Point at the Gull River outlet on Gull Lake, the Gull Lake Recreation Area has a lot to offer! Swim at the beautiful sandy beach, complete with picnic tables, a play area, changing rooms and restrooms! Just steps away you’ll find the boat launch and fish cleaning area. The Gull Lake Recreation Area also includes a campground with shower houses, fishing area, canoe access, a dump station, a playground and picnic shelters. Located just 15 minutes south of Nisswa.

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CROSS LAKE RECREATION AREA

35507 County Road 66. Crosslake, MN 56442

Conveniently located right off County Road 66 in Crosslake, you’ll find the Cross Lake Recreation Area. They have a great swimming beach with a playground and picnic tables. The recreation area also includes a boat launch, over 100 campsites, several fishing docks, picnic shelters, restrooms, fish cleaning, a dump station and more! Located just 25 minutes northeast of Nisswa.

Pelican Lake Beach

27203 Pelican Lake Road, Merrifield, MN 56465

Pelican Beach is a no-fuss hidden gem. Featuring a huge sandy, shallow beach, it’s a perfect spot to take small kids or to float. Restrooms are available. Located just 15 minutes east of Nisswa.

WHIPPLE BEACH RECREATIONAL AREA

14441 Oakwood Drive Baxter, MN 56425

Whipple Beach has it all! They have a HUGE soft, sandy beach and a great large swimming area. You’ll also find playgrounds, a boat launch, fishing pier, pavilion, trails, and clean restrooms. Located just 20 minutes south of Nisswa.