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
Rebecca N
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great spot on the lake, peaceful with lots of trees and convenient boat launch, slips, and close to any amenities you need. (Tent camping review)
Dustin P
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Always one of our favorite campgrounds to stay at. Men's bathroom door had broken closer that apparently had been broken long enough that they placed a sign on it asking people to make sure door is closed, rather than just replacing closer. Otherwise a great stay.
mary c
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: CROSSLAKE
No privacy and most sites hard to back into. Lots of road noise. Disgusting shower facility
Barbara P
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Awesome place to camp!
Mary A
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We inadvertently reserved a non electric site and asked to change to an open electric. Clerk was unable to change the reservation and told me to do it online but the online option would not allow us to change. Called Rec.gov and agent canceled our current reservation and reserved us an electric site which we then paid for. We lost all our money from the first reservation except for $12. I don’t think we should have lost our entire payment when all we were doing was changing sites.
Steve H
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Very nice campground. It’s walking distance to town, and yet, it’s quiet and beautiful.
James K
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Large camping area with plenty of sites.
Not much can be done with the fact that there are not water hookups at sites.
Easy directions and great to see staff throughout!
Greg C
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Very nice campground
Shannon S
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Excellent campground. Well maintained, family friendly with plenty of recreation opportunities on site and nearby.
Julie Z
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We love this campground. And really enjoy the area !
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!
