CROW WING COUNTY

General Info

The area was first inhabited by Ojibwe Indians as fur trading posts were established along riverbanks. Ample timber and natural resources attracted lumbermen and miners and settlements were founded. Crow Wing County was established in 1857 and named after the Crow River. Businesses were formed to meet the growing needs of residents and settlements became towns. As the railroad was constructed and iron ore deposits were discovered, Crow Wing County began to grow dramatically from a population of 14,250 in 1900, to 24,627 in 1920. Brainerd was selected as the county seat and the area continues to thrive, attracting a variety of tourists. Today Crow Wing County is home to approximately 62,172 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

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Crow Wing County Map

Resident Guides

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Crow Wing County MN Guide

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Cities

All the cities in the county and links to their sites (if available)

Residential Services

Need to know how to get ahold of certain services within County? Here’s your go to spot.

License Centers

Get your hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing and other passes/licenses in these locations.

Trapping Seasons

All the trapping dates you’ll need to know are right here.

Trail Information & Maps

Get all your trail info here. Atv, Bike, Snowmobile, Equestrian, Cross-Country Skiing and more.

Parks and Recreation

A nice central location to see all parks and recreational options are in County.

Hunting Seasons

Here’s the scoop on the hunting seasons for this county.

Fishing Seasons

Get your fishing on at the right time. Here are the details on the fishing seasons.

Local Events

Get out and enjoy what County has to offer

Area Attractions

If you really want to know what stands out in this area local attractions look no further.

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CITIES

Cities In Crow Wing County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities

Baxter
Brainerd
Breezy Point
Crosby
Crosslake
Cuyuna
Deerwood
Emily
Fifty Lakes
Fort Ripley
Garrison
Ironton
Jenkins
Manhattan Beach
Nisswa
Pequot Lakes
Riverton
Trommald

Towns
Bay Lake Township
Center Township
Crow Wing Township
Daggett Brook Township
Deerwood Township
Fairfield Township
Fort Ripley Township
Gail Lake Township
Garrison Township
Ideal Township
Irondale Township
Jenkins Township
Lake Edwards Township
Little Pine Township
Long Lake Township

Maple Grove Township
Mission Township
Nokay Lake Township
Oak Lawn Township
Pelican Township
Perry Lake Township
Platte Lake Township
Rabbit Lake Township
Roosevelt Township
Ross Lake Township
Sibley Township (former, now defunct)
St. Mathias Township
Timothy Township
Wolford Township

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trail Information

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Crow Wing County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

If you’re looking for some entertainment here’s a list of events going on.

Featured Events:

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January

February

March

Snowmobile Snow Cross | Brainerd
St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Brainerd & Crosslake
Polar Bear Plunge | Breezy Point
Gull Lake Frozen Fore Winter Festival | Nisswa

April

Garden Expo | Brainerd
Run For The Lakes | Brainerd

May

Family YMCA Charity Ball | Brainerd
Spring Arts and Craft Festival | Brainerd
Street Car Showdown | Brainerd
NHRA Divisional Race | Brainerd

June

July

August

September

October

November

Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival | Brainerd
Winter Wonderland | Brainerd
City of Lights Celebration | Nisswa

December

Holiday Light Display | Brainerd
Downtown Holli-Days | Brainerd
Holly Ball | Nisswa
Santa’s Bobbin’ Into Town! | Pequot Lakes

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Crow Wing County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

Administration (218) 824-1067
Assessment Services 824-1010
Attorney 824-1025
Auditor 824-1045
Community Corrections 824-1294
Community Services 824-1140
County Board 824-1067
Court Administration 824-1310

Emergency 911
Extension Office (Regional) 828-2273
Extension Office (County) 824-1065
Highway Department 824-1110
Health Department 824-1080
Human Services 824-1140
Human Resources 822-7030
Information Systems 824-1052

Land Services 824-1115
Planning & Zoning 824-1125
Recorder 824-1280
Sheriff 829-4749
Surveyor 824-1116
Treasurer 824-1300
Veterans Services 824-1058
Waste Management 824-1116

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

BLACKHOOF RANCH
21259 Co. Rd. 128 | Ironton | (218) 546-8101

BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
5523 Birchdale Rd. | Brainerd | (218) 824-7220

BUMP N PUTT FAMILY FUN
9107 Hwy. 371 | Pequot Lakes | (218) 568-8833

CHARLES LINDBERGH HISTORIC SITE
1620 Lindbergh Dr. S | Little Falls | (320) 616-5421

CROFT MINE HISTORICAL PARK
P.O. Box 97 | Ironton | (218) 546-5466

CROSSLAKE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
P.O. Box 134 | Crosslake | (218) 546-5435

CROSSLAKE MINI GOLF & DRIVING RANGE
P.O. Box 106 | Crosslake | (218) 692-3680

CROW WING COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
320 Laurel St. | Brainerd | (218) 829-3268

CUYUNA RANGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
17377 Co. Rd. 10 | Deerwood | (218) 678-2505

DEEP PORTAGE CONSERVATION RESERVE
P.O. Box 129 R.R. 1 | Hackensack | (218) 682-2325

GRAND CASINO MILLE LACS
777 Grand Ave. | Onamia | (320) 532-7777

HEARTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
P.O. Box 241 | Little Falls | (800) 826-1997

HISTORIC LOG VILLAGE IN CROSSLAKE
P.O. Box 134 | Crosslake | (218) 546-5435

FRANKLIN ART CENTER
1001 Kingwood St. | Brainerd | (218) 454-0824

MILLE LACS INDIAN MUSEUM
43411 Oodena Dr. | Onamia | (320) 532-3632

MINNESOTA MILITARY MUSEUM
15000 Hwy. 115 | Little Falls | (320) 632-7374

MINNESOTA RESORT MUSEUM
P.O. Box 404 Rte. 1 | Pine River | (218) 568-4221

NISSWA FAMILY FUN CENTER
4871 Co. Rd. 77 | Nisswa | (218) 963-3545

NORTH CENTRAL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
9651 Hwy. 3714 | Brainerd | (218) 828-1545

NORTHLAND ARBORETUM
14250 Conservation Dr. | Baxter | (218) 829-8770

OUTBACK TRAIL RIDES
12210 Pillsbury Forest Rd. | Pillager | (218) 828-9002

PAUL BUNYAN BOWL
1871 Excelsior Rd. N | Baxter | (218) 829-3150

PAUL BUNYAN NATURE LEARNING CENTER
1308 Co. Rd. 49 N | Brainerd | (218) 829-9620

PINE RIVER RIDING STABLE
1175 Co. Rd. 1E | Pine River | (218) 587-5807

PIRATE’S COVE ADVENTURE GOLF
3995 Hwy. 371 N | Brainerd | (218) 828-9002

THIS OLD FARM MUSEUM & OLD TIME VILLAGE
7344 Hwy. 18 E | Brainerd | (218) 764-2915

THREE BEARS LODGE WATER & THEME PARK
15739 Audubon Way | Baxter | (218) 824-3232

WILDWEDGE GOLF & MINI GOLF
32792 Paul Bunyan Trl. Dr. | Pequot Lakes | (218) 568-6995

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.countyof.com/

COUNTY ISLAND PARK
Located near Rush Lake, County Island Park features a remote boat landing with fishing opportunities, nature trails, picnic areas and is home to bald eagles.

CROW WING STATE PARK
Located on 3,115 acres near the Mississippi River, the Crow Wing State Park features a campground, boat landing with fishing opportunities, recreational trails, picnic areas and many historic sites.

CUYUNA COUNTRY STATE PARK
Located on 1,824 acres of a former mining pit, Cuyuna Country State Park features a campground, canoe landing with fishing opportunities,
swimming beach, recreational trails, picnic areas, the Croft Mine Historical Site and is a popular area for scuba divers.

LARSON LAKE FOREST RECREATION AREA
Located near Deerwood, the Larson Lake Forest Recreation Area features large white and red pine trees, recreational trails and picnic areas.

MILFORD MINE MEMORIAL PARK
Located near Milford Lake, Milford Mine Memorial Park was established in honor of the Milford Mine Tragedy in 1924, when 41 miners were killed by flood. It features a canoe landing, picnic shelter, nature trails, interpretive displays, reflective walk and a memorial honoring those lost in the tragedy.

NORTHLAND ARBORETUM
Located near Brainerd, the Northland Arboretum features a Nature Conservancy, restored prairies, wetlands, and over 130 bird species.

SOUTH LONG LAKE COMMUNITY PARK
Donated by John and Barbara Burton, South Long Lake Community Park features a boat landing with fishing opportunities, nature trails and picnic areas.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:

AITKIN

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#3571)
1037 1st St. NW | Aitkin | (218) 534-3066

BAXTER

GANDER MOUNTAIN, LLC (#486)
14275 Edgewood Dr. | Baxter | (218) 828-1736

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#51)
15052 Dellwood Dr. N | Baxter | (218) 825-1978

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#369)
7472 Excelsior Rd. | Baxter | (218) 829-7808

MILLS FLEET FARM
14114 Dellwood Dr. | Baxter | (218) 829-1565

SUPER AMERICA (#4544)
14963 Edgewood Dr. | Baxter | (218) 829-9213

SUPERAMERICA (#4766)
9329 Hwy. 169 | Baxter | (218) 692-4999

WALMART SUPERCENTER (#1654)
7295 GLory Rd. | Baxter | (218) 829-2220

BRAINERD

BRAINERD LICENSE OFFICE
623 4th St. NW | Brainerd | (218) 855-5169

CHECKERED FLAG
17977 Hwy. 371 | Brainerd | (218) 828-7087

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#30)
424 6th St. S | Brained | (218) 829-0984

MADDEN’S RESORT
11266 Pine Beach Peninsula | Brainerd | (218) 829-2811

MILL AVENUE HOLIDAY
1500 Mill Ave. | Brainerd | (218) 828-0076

PETRO PLUS (#107)
850 Lumpark Rd. | Brainerd | (218) 356-7350

PINE SQUARE
3325 Oak St. | Brainerd | (218) 825-0715

SUPERAMERICA (#4076)
1223 6th St. S | Brainerd | (218) 829-0568

SW NISSWA GUIDE LEAGUE
18900 Hwy. 371 | Brainerd | (218) 963-2547

WEIDELL HARDWARE, LLC
19124 Bocks Corner | Brainerd | (218) 764-2945

WILD RICE DEPOT, LLC
9360 Wild Rice Dr. | Brainerd | (218) 829-5847

BREEZY POINT

PINE PEAKS OF BREEZY POINT, LLC
8170 Co. Rd. 11 | Breezy Point | (218) 562-4691

PELICAN SQUARE
30211 Co. Rd. 4 | Breezy Point | (218) 562-4040

CROSBY

C.I. SELF SERVE
1029 Oak St. | Crosby | (218) 927-2311

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#128)
103 3rd Ave. SW | Crosby | (218) 546-6120

OARS-N-MINE
22640 Hwy. 6 N | Crosby | (218) 546-6912

CROSBY, CONTD.

TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
225 W Main St. | Crosby | (218) 546-6426

CROSSLAKE

BAIT BOX MARINA, INC.
36624 Co. Rd. 66 | Crosslake | (218) 692-3850

MOONLITE SQUARE
37735 Co. Rd. 66 | Crosslake | (218) 692-2998

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#3538)
35610 Co. Rd. 66 | Crosslake | (218) 692-2708

DEERWOOD

HANSEN’S HUNTERS BAY STORE
14879 Hwy. 6 | Deerwood | (218) 678-2051

RUTTGER’S BAY LAKE LODGE, INC.
25039 Tame Fish Lake Rd. | Deerwood | (218) 678-2885

SUPERAMERICA (#4765)
23820 Front St. | Deerwood | (218) 534-3458

EMILY

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#3572)
21004 Co. Rd. 1 | Emily | (218) 763-4411

REDDING’S SPORTS & SPIRITS
20996 Co. Rd. 1 | Emily | (218) 763-2191

FIFTY LAKES

THE BROKEN ROD
17372 Co. Rd. 1 | Fifty Lakes | (218) 763-444

FORT RIPLEY

THE FORT RIPLEY STORE
617 Front St. | Ft. Ripley | (320) 632-6030

GARRISON

GARRISON SPORTS, INC.
9737 Hwy. 169 | Garrison | (320) 692-4477

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#240)
27390 Hwy. 18 | Garrison | (320) 692-4124

TUTT’S BAIT & TACKLE
27358 Hwy. 18 | Garrison | (320) 692-4341

MERRIFIELD

HALF MOON AT THE Y
22551 Co. Rd. 3 | Merrifield | (218) 270-2037

SPORTSMAN STORE & CAFE
29036 Co. Rd. 3 | Merrifield | (218) 765-8305

NISSWA

DAVE’S SPORTLAND BAIT & TACKLE
5029 Co. Rd. 13 | Nisswa | (218) 963-2401

HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#166)
4917 Co. Rd. 77 | Nisswa | (218) 963-2946

THE HOTSPOT BAIT & TACKLE
5114 Northstar Ln. | Nisswa | (218) 961-0850

PEQUOT LAKES

A PINE EXPRESS
33177 Old Hwy. 371 | Pequot Lakes | (218) 568-8323

SPEEDSTOP PEQUOT LAKES
30713 Hwy. 371 S | Pequot Lakes | (218) 568-8640

THURLOW HARDWARE
31027 Front St. | Pequot Lakes | (218) 568-4635

TOWERING PINES RESORT
35172 Clamshell Dr. S | Pequot Lakes | (218) 543-4738

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BREEZY POINT

CROSBY

CROSBY, CONTD.

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EMILY

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