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About Cross Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 122
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Daryl R
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Very nice camp sites, clean bathrooms
Kevin W
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great place! Excellent experience!
Joseph G
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: CROSSLAKE
The Crosslake campground is is our favorite place to spend time with our camping friends.
Lawrence H
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Nice, well taken care of camp sites and facilities. Beautiful location! Very good rates.
Terry S
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Spacious, shaded site (87). Easy back in with 40 ft rig. Plenty of space between sites. Very quiet midweek. Immaculate. This is now our favorite MN campground.
Terry S
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Spacious, shaded site (87). Easy back in with 40 ft rig. Plenty of space between sites. Very quiet midweek. Immaculate. This is now our favorite MN campground.
Mike and Lori B
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Close to town. Directly on the lake was great. Nice beach. Volunteer workers were very polite and helpful. Firewood was much more expensive than other camp sites (small bundles).
Mike and Lori B
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Close to town. Directly on the lake was great. Nice beach. Volunteer workers were very polite and helpful. Firewood was much more expensive than other camp sites (small bundles).
russ e
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We have enjoyed our camping for over 30 years and this past outing was no exception! We observed many improvements on the grounds and in the restrooms😀. The staff is friendly as well as the many volunteers. In our opinion, this is the “crown jewel” of campsites in MN.
HOWEVER, the one MAJOR criticism that I have mentioned on these surveys for years is the condition of the fish cleaning facility nearest the added docks on the south side of the park. The house is filthy, fly-infested, too small, and inefficient. Having taught biological science for 30 years, I know the facility is unhealthy, unsanitary and a breeding grounds for bacteria - I’m surprised it hasn’t been condemned for these reasons alone! The single clamp on the small table is broken, the screen door did not close, there are no sinks, and the drain is on the floor risking wet footwear each time the floor is hosed down. Please address your immediate attention to upgrade this facility. Because of its terrible condition, I can foresee individuals choosing to clean their catch on the campsite picnic tables, attempting to burn the entrails in the fire pits and littering the sites with fish scales! Thank you for your consideration.
russ e
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We have enjoyed our camping for over 30 years and this past outing was no exception! We observed many improvements on the grounds and in the restrooms😀. The staff is friendly as well as the many volunteers. In our opinion, this is the “crown jewel” of campsites in MN.
HOWEVER, the one MAJOR criticism that I have mentioned on these surveys for years is the condition of the fish cleaning facility nearest the added docks on the south side of the park. The house is filthy, fly-infested, too small, and inefficient. Having taught biological science for 30 years, I know the facility is unhealthy, unsanitary and a breeding grounds for bacteria - I’m surprised it hasn’t been condemned for these reasons alone! The single clamp on the small table is broken, the screen door did not close, there are no sinks, and the drain is on the floor risking wet footwear each time the floor is hosed down. Please address your immediate attention to upgrade this facility. Because of its terrible condition, I can foresee individuals choosing to clean their catch on the campsite picnic tables, attempting to burn the entrails in the fire pits and littering the sites with fish scales! Thank you for your consideration.
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
