Lodging with Availability During the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
Lodging Availability for August 17–20, 2023
The Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals held at Brainerd International Raceway August 17–20 is one of the biggest weekends in racing where the top drag racers barrel down the drag strip at over 330 mph. Race fans from all over come to watch this adrenaline-fueled event!
NHRA Nationals weekend is notoriously busy across the Brainerd Lakes area. But there are lodging properties that have availability over race weekend. Don’t delay; these openings won’t last long!
Brainerd Area
Madden's Resort
Lakefront resort on Gull Lake.
- A few cabins/rooms available
- August 19–21 (2-night minimum)
Niemeyer’s Rugged River Resort
A resort and seasonal campground on the Mississippi River.
- Cabin 2: 1-bedroom available
- Cabin 3: 1-bedroom available
- Cabin 6: 2-bedroom available
- 3–4 night minimum stay
Paul Bunyan Land Campground
A family friendly campground located next to Paul Bunyan Land. Accepts tents and RVs of all sizes.
RV sites available. Water, electric, and sewer. 2-night minimum stay.
Shady Hollow Resort
Lakefront resort and campground on Hardy Lake
NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals Race Weekend
Cabin: 2-bedroom/1-bath (AC)
- Cabin: 2-bedroom/1-bath (no AC)
Quarterdeck Resort
Lakefront resort on Gull Lake.
- A few 5-bedroom houses available
- 3–5 night minimum stay
Sullivans Resort & Campground
Lakefront resort on North Long Lake.
- Park Model 11: Queen bed with 2 twin beds in loft
- 3-night minimum
Crosslake Area
Above & Beyond Homes
Vacation home rentals.
Historic Ponderosa Resort: 9 bedrooms, 5 bathroom vacation rental home on West Fox Lake available. 2-night minimum.
Pine Peaks Lodge and Suites
Hotel and suites in Crosslake.
- 15 rooms available
- 3-night minimum stay
Cuyuna Area
Camp Holiday Resort & Campground
Lakefront resort and camping on Turtle Lake.
- Eagle Trail Private Home: Sleeps up to 10
- A few campsites are available
Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort
Lakefront resort on Bay Lake.
- Bay Lake Villas: 1-bedroom with kitchen
- Lodge rooms: 1-queen with 2 twins
- Cabins: 2-bedroom cabin
Hackensack Area
Tri-Birches Resort
Lakefront resort on Five Point Lake.
- Fawn cabin: 1 bedroom
- Pine and Birch cabins: 2 bedrooms each
- 2 tent sites
- 2 RV sites with electric
Little Falls
AmericInn of Little Falls
Hotel with rooms and suites, plus an indoor pool in Little Falls.
August 16–19: A variety of rooms available
Super 8 of Little Falls
Hotel close to Hwy 10 and amenities in Little Falls.
- August 16–18: A variety of rooms available
Merrifield Area
Lake Edward Resort
Lakefront resort on Lake Edward.
- 1 cabin available with 3 bedrooms starting August 19
- 3 cabins available with 2 bedrooms starting August 19
Mission Beach Resort
Lakefront resort on Upper Mission Lake.
- Cabin 1: 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom available starting August 19
Mille Lacs Lake Area
Grand Casino Mille Lacs Hotel
Large hotel with casino, live entertainment, pool, and close to Mille Lacs Lake.
- Double queen rooms
- RV sites with electric
Nisswa Area
Book the BLA
Vacation rental homes.
- Sunset Beach on Round Lake: 3-bedroom, 2-bath. Sleeps up to 10. 4-night minimum stay.
- Cozy Cabin on Clark Lake: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom. Sleeps up to 10. 4-night minimum stay.
Lost Lake Lodge
Nature Link Resort
Lakefront resort on Clark Lake.
A few cabins and hotel-style rooms (king, queen, or combo) available
Wilderness Point Resort
Lakefront resort on Middle Cullen Lake.
- 7 cabins available that are 1-and-2-bedrooms
- 5 villas available that are 4-and-5-bedrooms
Pillager Area
Shady Hollow Resort
Lakefront resort on Hardy Lake.
- 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin with central AC
- 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cabin without central AC
This is not an exhaustive list of all of our lodging members. To see the full list of lodging partners, visit our lodging page on ExploreBrainerdLakes.com.
We make every effort to provide up to date availability, but lodging openings can fill and change quickly.
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