Area Guide

14 lakes. Four real seasons.

The Whitefish Chain in Crosslake is known for boating, fishing and some of the prettiest sunsets in the Brainerd Lakes area.

By season

Something for every week of the year.

Summer

Swim off the sandy shore, boat the chain to a lakeside restaurant, fire pit at dusk.

Fall

Peak color over the bays, misty mornings, and golf at Deacon's Lodge and Crosswoods.

Winter

Ice fishing, snowmobile and cross-country trails, then the game room and a warm fire.

Spring

Fishing opener, quiet trails in the state forest, and the first warm evenings on the porch.

Family favorites

Eat, play, explore.

Norway Ridge Supper ClubClassic Northwoods supper club · about 7 min

The Yellow HouseAbout 7 min

Moonlite BayFamily restaurant & bar on the water · about 10 min

The WharfLakeside dining · about 13 min

Whistling Wolf Mini GolfA grandkids' must-do in Crosslake

Historic Log VillageCrosslake history, kid-friendly

14 Lakes BreweryFor the grown-ups

Crow Wing State ForestTrails right next door

Paul Bunyan Trail & Scenic BywayBike, ATV & snowmobile routes

Deacon's Lodge · CrosswoodsGolf nearby

Gull LakeAbout 27 min

Brainerd Lakes Regional AirportAbout 35–40 min

The Whitefish Chain

14 lakes, linked by channels.

Upper Whitefish · Lower Whitefish · Cross Lake · Rush-Hen · Bertha · Clamshell · Daggett · Pig · Island · Loon · Big Trout · Arrowhead · Lower Hay · Little Pine

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