O'Brien Lake - Crosslake

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

O’Brien Lake is in Crosslake, Minnesota, and is under 40 miles from Brainerd.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is under 40 miles away, and the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby is 21 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 140 miles.

Fun on the Water

Spanning 185 acres and with a max depth of 49 feet, O’Brien Lake has a private, exclusive atmosphere that residents are sure to love.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. A public access point is on the northern tip of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, and more.

Explore Crosslake

Those looking for fun off the water can discover everything Crosslake has to offer.

The Crosslake Historic Log Village is a great spot where visitors can learn about the local history.

Residents can visit Crosswoods Golf Course to grab a club and test their skills out on the green.

Visit Brainerd

Often referred to as "Minnesota’s Playground," Brainerd is a bustling city full of attractions, history, entertainment, delicious dining, and outdoor adventures.

The Paul Bunyan Trail offers plenty of fun in nature. The area has over 120 miles of bike trails, small towns to explore, snowmobiling trails, cross-country skiing trails, geocaching, kayaking, and fishing.

Speaking of Paul Bunyan, don't skip Paul Bunyan Land! This amusement park has 27 rides, attractions, and a pioneer village. The highlight of the park is a 26-foot-tall animated and talking statue of Paul Bunyan that greets guests by name.

Safari North is a wildlife park promoting education and conservation while allowing visitors to get up close and personal with many animals. Guests can also feed a giraffe, ride a camel, mingle with parakeets, dig for dinosaurs, visit play areas, and enjoy a petting zoo.

After a long day of sightseeing, enjoy a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant such as Ernies On Gull, The Classic Grill at Madden's, The Barn, The Local 218, and Christmas Point, Inc.

Calm and Quaint

Those looking for a slice of small-town life will love living on O’Brien Lake.