5 Best Family-Friendly Resorts Near Brainerd, Minnesota

Trina Joy Cassey
Trina Joy Cassey 
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Brainerd in Minnesota has beautiful lakes, lush green forests, trails, lovely parks, and sandy beaches. Hike the longest Minnesota state trail, Paul Bunyan State Trail, a favorite spot for cyclists, runners, hikers, and rollerbladers, during summer. Take your little ones to Northland Arboretum, where they can play scavenger hunt. It has beautiful flowers and wildlife to admire. You can shout your heart out as you watch some of the fastest racers all over America at Brainerd International Raceway, home to motorsport show. Adventurers can visit Gull Lake, the perfect place for wakeboarding, water skiing, fishing, and swimming. Keep reading to know the best family-friendly resorts near Brainerd, Minnesota, for a restful stay.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to family-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 05, 2024.

1. Quarterdeck Resort (from USD 116)

Experience a luxurious life at the lake in Quarterdeck Resort. It provides rooms with high-speed internet, a cable television, and a kitchenette. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, a private beach, and a hot tub. Adults and children have countless things to do in and around the area. You can try catching your first fish or follow the trails offered by the nearby Pillsbury State Forest. As you hike with your little ones, they will appreciate the beauty of nature and spot wildlife and birds like bald eagles, blue herons, and sandhill cranes.

A short drive away is the Nisswa-Brainerd Lakes Area, which offers age-friendly recreational activities including, Go-Kart tracks, bumper-boats, and miniature golf.

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Quarterdeck Resort

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 9820 Birch Bay Drive Southwest County Road 77
28.24 km (17.6 mi) from Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Fitness centre Golf course (within 3 km) Terrace

2. Train Bell Resort (from USD 340)

Take your loved ones to a premier family resort in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area. Train Bell Resort offers cabins with decks, an outdoor fire ring, a picnic table, and a charcoal grill. Families can stay comfortably in the condos. They have three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and spacious living rooms.

Some activities you can do during your stay here are kayaking, watching movies with the family, playing indoor games like snakes and ladders, or outdoor games such as sand volleyball, rubber duck race, or penny hunt. You may also visit the recreation center and let the children enjoy the electronic games, foosball, and claw machine.

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Train Bell Resort

Wifi Available

Address: 21489 Train Bell Road
13.65 km (8.5 mi) from Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area

Parking Non-smoking rooms Fishing Family rooms Games room Free parking Internet services Children's playground

3. Auger's Pine View Resort

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

* Update * This vacancy has now been filled. Jump into a great deal the week of July 8-15! We have only one opening...

Posted by Auger's Pine View Resort on Monday, July 3, 2017

Make priceless memories at Auger’s Pine View Resort. Sleep comfortably in their beautiful Northwood cabins equipped with Wifi, a television, and a DVD player. It also features a private dock for your boat, a campfire ring, a picnic table, and a Weber charcoal grill. Some cabins have a living room and a fully equipped kitchen as well.

Wake up to the scenic views of Shamineau Lake and swim on the groomed sandy beach. Go fishing with the family in the crystal clear spring-fed lake. Play outdoor games with your little ones and let them enjoy themselves in the playground. You may also rent pontoons, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and a canoe.

Auger's Pine View Resort

Address: 34052 Auger Dr, Motley, MN 56466, United States

Price: from 180 USD

Travelers Review: Fabulous 4.3 out of 5 (91 votes)

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4. Shady Hollow Resort

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A sanctuary for you and your family, Shady Hollow Resort resides on the pristine and charming Hardy Lake featuring cabins with fully equipped kitchens, a living room with a recliner love seat, and a dining area. All their units have a spacious patio, a picnic table, a charcoal grill, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a ceiling fan.

Choose among the water activities you can opt for in the area. You can enjoy the kayaks, paddle boats, canoe, or rowboats with the family. You can also play volleyball or badminton games or play horseshoes or box hockey. Let your little ones feed the fish with the free bread available in the store. You can also buy pop, candy, ice, and ice cream from the store.

Shady Hollow Resort

Address: 1009 Shady Hollow Rd, Pillager, MN 56473, United States

Price: from 30 USD

Star Rating: 2 star

Travelers Review: Fabulous 4.5 (from 37 reviews)

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5. Birch Bay Resort

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Who else is dreaming of Summer and Sunshine?

Posted by Birch Bay RV Resort on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The ultimate venue for family vacations and reunions, Birch Bay Resort offers well-equipped cabins to provide exceptional comfort to its guests. Each unit features a full kitchen, a dining area, and a living room where guests can relax. The deck offers stunning views of the lake and is a perfect spot to enjoy the fresh air or a cup of morning coffee.

Birch Bay Resort

Address: 30711 Zims Ln, Grand Rapids, MN 55744, United States

Price: from 95 USD

Travelers Review: Fabulous 4.7 out of 5 (from 305 reviews)

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Enjoy all kinds of adventure close to Brainerd

In the heart of Minnesota, you will find Brainerd, a vibrant city with a historic downtown, great dining, and the best entertainment. Choose your adventure in its outdoor paradise with hundreds of lakes, plenty of rivers, enchanting forests, and verdant parks. During your trip, you can go fishing, biking, hiking, or play a round of golf. Treat your family to a well-deserved vacation in the best family-friendly resorts near Brainerd, Minnesota.

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Trina, a preschool teacher, is a working mom and a devoted wife to an analyst programmer. She's also a writer, cook, and travel enthusiast. Trina firmly believes that travel is a valuable...Read more

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