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
Julie H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: CROSSLAKE
I don’t like how strict they are with generators. All state park regulations for generators is .6 decimals and ours is .4, my husband needs a sleep pap machine at night so it’s really a bummer we can’t come anymore 🥲
Cindy M
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: CROSSLAKE
The US Army Corps of Engineers Crosslake Campground is a beautiful facility! Nestled along the Eastern shore of Cross Lake, the sunsets are magical. Families and/or couples are polite, friendly and respectful and you'll often see park rangers or facility cleaners who are very friendly and helpful. The swimming beaches are well maintained, one in a call bay area and another on the lakeshore. Restrooms and shower houses are adequate and clean and the boat docks are a first class improvement this year! Only a gas tank away from the metro area, we are looking forward to staying with you more often! Stop over at the Crosslake Chamber Welcome Center right across the street to learn what's going on in Crosslake during your stay!
Brian T
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We absolutely love this campground. One of the best!
Joni L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 116, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Always a fun time. Had a few issues with restrooms not getting cleaned the first week we were there. Found out one cleaning company was fired and the new one didn't start until week 2. After that all was better. Also so glad the cleaning hours changed to 1-3 pm not 6-8 am when most people are getting up and ready for their day. Thanks.
Jerry D
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: CROSSLAKE
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Lori B
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Nice campground on a beautiful recreation lake.
Harold K
VerifiedJuly 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: CROSSLAKE
High water going over the dam.
Walter B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: CROSSLAKE
A lovely campground, very clean, nice size for each site. We would definitely return!
Wendy H
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Nice and relaxing campground.
Nicholas S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Very busy campground, but overall very quiet with roomy sites. Not as well maintained as other ACE campgrounds I have been to. Bathroom and shower facilities could use a little more cleaning, possible due to the amount of people using them versus other campgrounds. The boat launch here is very nice with a new dock system and ample slips. The boat launch parking is another story. Trailers must be backed into small spaces and must be disconnected from vehicles. The only way to get any trailer of size parked is to disconnect and move by hand. The spaces are not wide enough, tires were on the space lines on both sides.
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!
