Rush Lake - Baxter

Minutes from Downtown

Rush Lake is in west Brainerd between Perch Lake and White Sand Lake.

Brainerd provides many shopping, dining, and lodging options. It also houses facilities like Central Lakes College, Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, and Essential Health Hospital.

Minneapolis is just two hours away if you wish to get in on the bustling nightlife scene.

A Place of Serenity

Rush Lake flourishes in wildlife; the wooded lake is home to various fish along with loons, mallards, and otters. Around the shore, you are likely to spot squirrels, foxes, deer, and aquatic plants.

It is the perfect environment for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, or nature watching.

Adventuring in Brainerd

Across the road, White Sand Lake is a much larger body of water where summer days include power boating, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, swimming, and more.

Whipple Beach is a family-favorite destination just a few minutes north of the lake. It is a well-kept location that has a bathhouse and pavilion.

In the summer, Mount Ski Gull offers zip-lining, guided night hikes, and the annual Paul Bunyan Extreme Race. In the winter, it is a resort for snow skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.

Brainerd also has attractions like Three Bear Waterpark, Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, and Buffalo Hills Park.

Peaceful Lake Property

Rush Lake is a great place to raise a family, retire, or have a vacation rental. Its scenic views and nearby attractions will appeal to all ages.