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About Cross Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 122
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (1298)
What Guests Are Saying
Cross Lake Recreation Area offers spacious, well-maintained campsites with beautiful views and a friendly, attentive staff, making it a great spot for camping. While the restroom and shower facilities could use some improvements in cleanliness and maintenance, the overall atmosphere is pleasant and family-friendly, with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the park's cleanliness, walking paths, and proximity to local attractions, making it a popular destination for repeat campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Cross Lake Recreation Area offers spacious, well-maintained campsites with beautiful views and a friendly, attentive staff, making it a great spot for camping. While the restroom and shower facilities could use some improvements in cleanliness and maintenance, the overall atmosphere is pleasant and family-friendly, with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the park's cleanliness, walking paths, and proximity to local attractions, making it a popular destination for repeat campers.
Review Summary
Jennifer W
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This was the nicest campground I have ever been too. Linda checking in was awesome! The campsites are big and clean. The boat docks are incredible and spacious. Boat launch and parking were good. Great campground! Nice job Crosslake!
Jennifer W
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This was the nicest campground I have ever been too. Linda checking in was awesome! The campsites are big and clean. The boat docks are incredible and spacious. Boat launch and parking were good. Great campground! Nice job Crosslake!
anna p
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Loved my whole time there from the site to the lake and showers! Booked another weekend!!
Dwight P
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: CROSSLAKE
The staff is always very friendly and helpful, you can walk to almost anything you need.
Dwight P
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: CROSSLAKE
The staff is always very friendly and helpful, you can walk to almost anything you need.
Linda Z
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: CROSSLAKE
I am very confused -- the website shows that all the sites are reserved. When we arrive, the campground has many open sites. Perhaps there should be a higher reservation fee that is refundable when used, but not refundable if campers do not arrive.
Linda Z
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: CROSSLAKE
I am very confused -- the website shows that all the sites are reserved. When we arrive, the campground has many open sites. Perhaps there should be a higher reservation fee that is refundable when used, but not refundable if campers do not arrive.
Jeanne C
VerifiedAugust 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This is our 32nd year at our favorite destination!
Jeanne C
VerifiedAugust 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This is our 32nd year at our favorite destination!
Joel T
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: CROSSLAKE
I’ve been camping at Crosslake Rec Area for 43 years. This past week long camping trip was the worst ever. Six neighboring campsites had generators, 2 of them ran 24 hours a day for 7 days straight. Quiet hours mean nothing here. We were assured the generators would be off from 10p-7a but there was no enforcement by the Rangers. One neighbor complained to the group with generators and he was belittled until he finally packed up and left.
There were plenty of campsites with electricity available and the large group continued to run their machines in the non-electric sites all week.
This group was out of control, swearing and yelling all evening. Each morning we would wake to vomiting by several in the group that over imbibed in booze the night before. Again, no Rangers to quiet the group or maintain the maximum of 8 people per site. It was out of hand the first night and continued to spiral out of control as the week went on.
If you’re looking for a quiet camping experience, this is not the place. Until they ban generators in the campground, stay in the area with electric sites if you want a peaceful night.
Location Cross Lake Recreation Area
Address:
35507 County Rd 66
Crosslake, MN, 56442
United States
From Brainerd, Minnesota on Highway 25, turn right on County Road 3 and travel north
to Crosslake, Minn. The campground entrance is to the left, at the intersection of County Roads 3 and 66.
Cross Lake Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 25, which connects to Brainerd, Minnesota. County Road 3 provides access to the campground from Highway 25.
Elevation: 376 feet
1 mi drive to downtown Crosslake (about 3 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- All reservations must be made and/or modified at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. No walk ins allowed. * Cross Lake Recreation Area staff and volunteers do not make reservations on site.* Campers must risk their reservation being cancelled.
- In the interest of more effective resource management and to increase the overall enjoyment of the visitor experience available at the Cross Lake Recreation Area, Corps wide rules and regulations have been established and will be enforced (Title 36). Click here for more information 14-Day Stay LimitTo ensure everyone has a chance to enjoy our campsites, please be aware of our 14-day camping policy.Camping at any of our sites is limited to a maximum of 14 days within any 30-consecutive-day period.This rule is in accordance with official regulation CFS 327.7(b). An extension may only be granted with written permission from the District Commander.Please be aware that violations may result in the cancellation of reservations or removal from the campground.America The Beautiful PassesWe proudly accept America The Beautiful passes. To ensure fair use, please remember:The pass may only be used for the single campsite you are actively occupying.Passes are non-transferable and cannot be shared with friends or family for other sites.If a pass is used for multiple sites simultaneously, it will be invalidated, and the full camping fee for the additional site(s) will be charged.Cross Lake Recreation Area has additional rules including but not limited to:* Firewood restrictions are in effect to prevent the spread of invasive insects and disease. Click here for more information * ATV/UTV and Golf Cart operation within the campground is not allowed. * All vehicles and camping equipment must fit on the campsite. Do not park or place camping equipment on the grass.* Posted speed limit is 10 mph.* Limit two tents per site, or one wheeled unit and one tent.* Reserved campsites must be occupied daily and with intention of overnight camping. Visitors may not book a site just for access to the boat docks.
- Closure* The Campground will close 15-OCT-2026 for the remainder of the season. This includes all dump stations, all restrooms, and water spigots. At this time, the main boat ramp is expected to remain available throughout October.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
