Hanks Lake

Close to Town

Hanks Lake is in Bay Lake Township, Minnesota, around 15 miles from Brainerd.

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is around 17 miles away, and the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center - Crosby is 13.5 miles away. For international travel, the Duluth International Airport is under 115 miles away.

Residents heading into town can visit the Westgate Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as the Lonesome Pine Restaurant & Bar.

Small Wonder

Spanning 164 acres and with a max depth of 45 feet, Hanks Lake has a private, exclusive atmosphere that residents are sure to love.

This lake is connected to Portage, Crooked, Sugar Bay Lakes to offer plenty of space for lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, watersports, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. Many homes have docks, but a public access point is on Crooked Lake.

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

Explore Garrison

Those looking for fun off the water can visit the nearby town of Garrison.

One popular attraction is Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, where visitors can walk around the park and relax in nature.

Another popular attraction is Traditions Mini-Golf, where visitors can grab a club and have a day of fun with the whole family.

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 Relaxing

Those looking for a place to unwind will love living on Hanks Lake.