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
Steven J
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We usually don't reserve for the weekend because it is so full, but we were able to reserve a site for one night and move to another site for the second night. Crosslake is well taken care of with clean sites and bathrooms. we didn't bring a boat, but there are several new docks for people to use. This was our 4th time there and we will come again.
Jim O
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: CROSSLAKE
very nice place
Vivian U
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: CROSSLAKE
The park is large, shaded and well kept up. It is between the lake and a lot of the small shops so you get the best of both worlds just by walking. Very relaxing.
Julie S
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Helpful staff, clean and maintained camper sites, showers and bathrooms. Location close to shopping and the lake.
Peter F
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: CROSSLAKE
this was my first stay at this campground. nice camping, well taken care of campground and best of all, close to an ice cream store in town
Laureen Y
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Wooded lots, clean bathrooms, and responsive staff! Lots of good restaurants in the Crosslake. We enjoyed our stay. We will return!
Harold K
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We've been camping at Crosslake Recreation Area Campground for several years. As always it never disappoints us. It's clean, respectful, secure, and abundant in available activities. You can keep busy, or just relax and enjoy sitting around a campfire or relax in your r.v., trailer, or tent. Our only regret is that the summer goes too fast and we have to wait until next summer to enjoy again!
Gary H
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Clean campsites were very welcomed. Very reasonably priced for seniors. Love the new boat docks/ slips.
Scott W
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: CROSSLAKE
One thing that really upset us was when we went online to reserve 95%+ of the sites were reserved and just a few had 2 days in a row available... When we got there over 1/3 of the sites WERE EMPTY FOR OUR WHOLE STAY!!!!
Perhaps if you have all of these no-shows, you should charge them an additional day if they don't show up or cancel by 6:00 pm! You should absolutely not LET THE CAMPSITE SIT OPEN AND NOT USED FOR 3+ DAYS! NO SHOWS RESERVATIONS SHOULD BE CANCELED WITH NO REFUND! That may get them to be a little more considerate when making reservations!
charity B
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We’ve camped many times here. It’s clean & close to ice cream, food, groceries.
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. |
| 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!
