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
Wayne W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CROSSLAKE
New loon peoples floating docks are not handicapped accessible, have no railings, no handles, no life preserver to throw, tie down cleats are 24 ft. Apart, my small fishing boat is 12ft. And the next cleats is 12 ft . away and how am I supposed to reach that..also built for pontoons which are longer and higher, when I stand up the dock is level with my chin and cannot possibly climb out of my boat at 81 year's old..but when I complained to the park rangers they all laughed and said DON'T TALK to me about it, THE LOON PEOPLE PAID FOR IT ALL, SO ITS NOT OUR PROBLEM..REALLY?
Jon A
VerifiedAugust 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Crosslake has been our destination for many years. The campground is the best.
Debi M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great location. Nice lake, bathrooms and showers were clean Sites were a good size although no privacy. Hosts were friendly. We enjoyed our stay. Getting water was a challenge though- the spickets were oddly located.
Laura d
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Absolutely great campground for families wanting access to a lake and small town for entertainment. Bathrooms/showers aren't the best if you're looking for modern clean amenities. Sites are wooded and clean.
Chad H
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This campground is a real jewel located in central Minnesota. The sites are spacious, the access roads are like new, and the amenities are modern and clean.
The beach is great for kids, and the playground equipment is fine.
The mosquitos were not bad, not were the flies. No rodents or raccoons.
The campground volunteer hosts patrol the area during early evening hours to make sure it doesn't get to noisy. Everyone seems to respect quiet hours.
This is by far out favorite campground.
The is plenty to do within walking distance.
Wes G
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Clean park. Great amenities.
Mary Z
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We camp at Cross Lake Corp of Engineers every June and Aug and always look forward to vacationing there.
Holly S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Clean campground, friendly staff at check in, awesome dock system
Jamie R
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We love camping at Crosslake! The new dock is safer and more efficient and it looks fabulous! The facilities are always clean and the staff are helpful and friendly! Can’t wait to camp again next year!
Peggy G
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Lakes are clean and clear. Great boating.
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!
