Brainerd sits in Crow County and is its county seat, with a population of 14,395 as of the 2020 United States Census. The Mississippi River runs through the town, and Gilbert and Rice lakes sit along the town's north end. Minnesota State Highways 18, 25, 210, and 371 provide access for your Brainerd, MN RV Rental to enter and leave the area. Locals often refer to the region as the Brainerd Lakes Area, thanks to the 460 lakes within 25 miles of the city. Nearby Gilbert Lake is nearly 45 feet deep and offers anglers a chance to catch crappies, bluegill, pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, and yellow perch. Brainerd sits along Rice Lake's shores, providing a similar depth profile and fish species. The Paul Bunyan State Trail starts here and moves north to Bemidji, 112 miles to the north. The Brainerd to Little Falls Mississippi River Trail is shorter, offering a 35.1-mile point-to-point system with a 108-foot elevation change with an easy rating. Find a parking spot for your toy hauler, popup camper, or other RV, and enjoy a couple of hours at Paul Bunyan Land. It offers 18 attractions and rides that are family-friendly. The whole family might also want to check out the nearby Three Bears Waterpark & Craguns Laser Tag to burn off extra energy after driving around in the motorhome.
Ernies on Gull is a popular place to eat in town and American foods and has a pub atmosphere, as does the Classic Grill at Madden's. Senor Patron Mexican Cuisine ranks highly among locals if you crave Mexican food for lunch or dinner.
The 666,623-acre Chippewa National Forest makes RVshare's Top Picks for nearby forests because it contains 144 acres of old-growth trees that loggers missed in the 1800s due to a mapping error. It is also the home of Camp Rabideau, a well-preserved Civilian Conservation Corps camp that opened in 1935. Superior National Forest offers some of the best national forest water access, with 695 square miles of water within the 3.9 million acres of this wilderness area in nearby northern Minnesota. Park your camper van and enjoy one of the picnic areas, or go fishing off one of the piers. Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest covers 1.5 million acres of the northern portions of nearby Wisconsin. The area is known for its rich Native cultural history that archaeologists can trace back to 10,000 years ago. It is popular with water enthusiasts, so get ready to enjoy the two dozen swimming areas or boat, canoe, kayak, and fish in one of the lakes or rivers here.
One of the more popular upcoming annual events each June is the Lakes Jam in Brainerd at the International Speedway in town. This three-day event brings together fans of Country and Rock with live acts, family-oriented fairs, food, and vendors.
Park your campers and enjoy the upcoming Lakes Area Music Festival in July at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts. Two hundred of the nation's top artists will call Brainerd home for a few days and offer orchestra and operas during several themed live performances.
Iconic Fest is one of Brainerd's more popular music festivals, held annually in July. Held at the Green Lantern east of town, the two-day festival features iconic music from the 1970s through the 1990s.
In most areas, the price to rent a motorhome is around $200 a night and the price to rent a towable trailer is around $120 a night.
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