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Madden’s offers more recreational amenities than any other resort in the Midwest, with fun options to suit every age and activity level. At the Tennis & Croquet Club you’ll find tennis courts, USCA-sanctioned croquet lawns, lawn bowling, pickleball courts, sand volleyball, horseshoes, badminton, and shuffleboard. Madden’s also offers four swimming pools (two outdoor, two indoor) with whirlpools and saunas, a children’s wading pool, an outdoor hot tub overlooking Gull Lake, and our own Gull Lake inflatable waterpark with 5 larger-than-life inflatables.

Take advantage of our exercise facility, trapshooting, axe throwing, and more. Madden’s also has three sand beaches stretching over a mile of shoreline and a fully equipped marina offering all types of watercraft. Make sure to take a look at the activities calendar to sign up for activities available during your stay.

  • Fall Fun
    Archery Course

    Madden’s new 9-station archery course provides a challenging and scenic adventure for archers, with targets placed at different distances and terrains throughout the wooded area. This diverse setup ensures a fun and engaging experience for both beginners and seasoned archers.

    $50/person
    (Ages 12+, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
    (minimum of 5 people required for a private round)

    Call 218-855-5913 to sign up

  • Fall Fun
    Trap Shooting

    Trapshooting offers an exhilarating and unique experience, featuring a range designed for all skill levels. Participants can test their accuracy and reflexes as clay targets are launched at various angles and speeds.

    $75/person
    (Ages 18+)
    (minimum of 5 people required for a private shoot)

    Call 218-855-5913 to sign up

Explore Four Pools & Three Sand Beaches

Explore Four Pools & Three Sand Beaches

With 2 indoor pools and 2 outdoor pools, the fun continues no matter the weather. Find indoor pools at Wilson Bay and Madden Inn, an outdoor pool, wading pool, and hot tub at Strawberry Hill, and a saltwater pool on the Madden Inn Pool Deck.

Looking to hit the beach? Find sandy shores all around, including several large-than-life inflatables on Steamboat Bay Beach.

Find Fun at the Tennis & Croquet Club

Find Fun at the Tennis & Croquet Club

Your headquarters for fun! Find tennis, pickleball, bentgrass croquet and lawnbowling lawns, plus horse shoes, volleyball, basketball, bike rentals, axe throwing, and much more at the Tennis & Croquet Club. Equipment rentals located inside. Not sure how to play? We’d be happy to show you!

Discover Adventure on the Water at The Marina

Discover Adventure on the Water at The Marina

Madden’s has a full service marina for all your watersports needs. Paddle at your own pace with kayaks, paddleboards, and more, or opt for a motorized adventure. You’ll also find gas, bait, ice, sodas, snacks and water toys at Madden’s Marina.

Adventure Cove

Adventure Cove

Adventure Cove is a supervised resort activity program for children ages 4-12 who are staying at Madden’s on Gull Lake. Every day brings a new adventure, including swimming, fishing, kids archery, indoor games and crafts, and so much more!

Recreation Pass

Recreation Pass

Your pass to fun! Lodging-only guests can purchase a Recreation Pass to enjoy many of Madden’s resort amenities. With the purchase of a Recreation Pass, you get access to activities and lawn games at The Tennis & Croquet Club, golf on the Social 9 (carts and clubs additional), non-motorized watercraft at the Marina, plus many scheduled activities during the summer.

Activities

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Tennis Lessons

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Pickleball

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Croquet, Lawn Bowling, Shuffleboard, & More!

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Non-Motorized Equipment Rentals

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Marina

Boat Rentals

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Wake Surf & Water Ski School

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Guided Pontoon Cruises

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Banana Taxi Rides

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Fishing

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Golf Cart Rentals

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Axe Throwing

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Trapshooting

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Archery Course

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Beach Bootcamp

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Morning Yoga

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Fitness centre

Fitness Room

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Family Bingo

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Northstar Game Room

Located in the Madden Inn across from the O’Madden Pub

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Glow Ball Golf

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Bonfire & S'mores

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Shopping

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The Stable Gallery

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Kid's Pizza Party

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Explore the Brainerd Lakes Area

The Brainerd Lakes, Nisswa, and Cuyuna areas are filled with quintessential Minnesota adventures! Madden’s is just a short drive to experiences like zip lining through the treetops, world-class mountain biking, boutique shopping, breweries, and more.

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