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
Harold K
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Everything you want is within walking distance.
john d
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CROSSLAKE
I was in site 12 and would go back to the same spot. Very nice well kept campground. Walking distance to many amenities. The smell of the pine was strong. Beautiful place.
Dave Z
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: CROSSLAKE
well maintained campground
Stephen B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CROSSLAKE
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Jeremy H
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 111, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We love the campground. The staff was so nice and friendly. Our favorite campground.
Dan M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Showers and bathrooms to be cleaned and updated. One of the men's showers has the pressure turned up so high it's like getting blasted.
shower heads need cleaning and adjusting.
matt h
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: CROSSLAKE
I spent four days here and three of the days I got a letter on my window saying I was parked on the grass. One of those times I was in the wrong, it wasn’t much grass but more of pine needles and dirt with sparse green popping up here In there but off the slab none the less. The other three times was pure dirt with no grass in sight, couldn’t even tell if it was off the slab or not and it was relentless warnings. On top of that I got warnings for parking my truck and trailer in my camp site enstead of unhooking my trailer at the access. For what reason? Beyond me. Then a truck and trailer from Arkansas parked behind our camp sight while I was out fishing, luckily my friend was at the campsite and got harassed by two park rangers being accused that he had to be with us and that we knew him and threatened to give us a ticket. We had not a clue who this guy was. If my buddy wasn’t there at the time we most likely would be paying for a fine we had nothing to do with. Never had a bad experience with a campground until this one. Will never be coming back.
David P
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Easy access to the boat launch, trailer parking, rest rooms, and showers.
Bruce P
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Cross Lake Corp of Engineers campground has always been a first choice for us. We recently got back in to camping after a 20 year absence and we were happy to find it's still a great place to come to.
Tony C
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This was the most beautifully well kept campgrounds I have ever stayed at each
employee or volunteer servs with pride.The location within walking distance of the town was perfect. I would recommend this park to everyone
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
| Category | About |
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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. |
| General |
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!
