Warning
GeneralCross Lake Recreation Area will open for the 2026 camping season on May 14. We look forward to seeing you then!
About Cross Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 122
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (604)
What Guests Are Saying
Cross Lake Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities, spacious sites, and a beautiful wooded setting. Visitors appreciate its proximity to local amenities, including restaurants and shops, making it a convenient getaway. While some sites can be challenging to maneuver into, overall, guests enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and friendly staff, with many returning year after year.
What Guests Are Saying
Cross Lake Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities, spacious sites, and a beautiful wooded setting. Visitors appreciate its proximity to local amenities, including restaurants and shops, making it a convenient getaway. While some sites can be challenging to maneuver into, overall, guests enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and friendly staff, with many returning year after year.
Review Summary
Mary W
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Very nice campground! Enjoy it for being quiet after 10pm. Close to attractions in the area.
Shawn P
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This was a very pleasant stay that we had here at this park. We were here for 6 nights and enjoyed it very much. The volunteers were great and the park rangers were very friendly. There is one ranger that almost every time that he came around it was "Howdy, Howdy". He was great along with the other rangers. Sorry he just sticks out for the way he said it every time. The site that we stayed on was a corner and we had a view of the lake and the rest of the campground from where we were. This is one of favorite spots in this park.
Ronald L
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Road construction
Mark B
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great camp grounds with a nice facilities! Usually very peaceful, but this week had a lot of construction on the road next to campground!
Mary R
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Lovely campground. Clean restrooms and showers. A little dated but taken care of. The hosts were friendly and informative.
Marge H
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great location, facilities, customer help, clean!
Paula T
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Park is easy to get around in. Staff are friendly. Bathrooms are clean.
Campsites along the road are noisy, but it was our first time. We look forward to trying another site.
Kailee G
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Best campsite ever!
anna p
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We love it here and will return next year!
Susan C
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Lovely views of the lake and great little town across the street.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.6697 / -94.1083
Elevation: 376 feet
Policies & Rules
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| General |
Reservations* 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 check in within 24 hours of their scheduled arrival or risk their reservation being cancelled. |
| General |
Title 36: Rules and RegulationsIn 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. |
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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. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralCross Lake Recreation Area will open for the 2026 camping season on May 14. We look forward to seeing you then!
