Pelican Lake - Pelican Lake Twp

Crow Wing County, Minnesota

Pelican Lake touches Pelican Township, Lake Edward Township, and Mission Township, Minnesota. For a city trip, Brainerd is under 25 miles away.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is under 30 miles away, and there are two hospitals under 25 miles: Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby and Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 140 miles.

Fun on the Water

Spanning 8,367 acres, Pelican Lake has all the joys of a large lake while maintaining the atmosphere of a small lake.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, watersports, swimming, fishing, and enjoying the views. There are several public access points along the shoreline.

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

A public swimming beach at the Pelican Beach Day-Use Area on the southeastern shore is a great spot to relax and enjoy the sunshine. The area also has restrooms and a picnic area.

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 Pelican Lake.