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
Robert C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: CROSSLAKE
The park is very nice. The sights are spread out so you do not have close neighbors.
deedee l
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We love this location. We’ve been coming here for almost 30 years. Clean and spacious sites. Close to everything and yet you feel your in the woods. Very hard to navigate the website/reservations. Keep checking the website -sites as they keep becoming available.
Leslie J
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great park - bathrooms clean - need to re-tile showers in men’s and women’s - pretty bad and probably hard to clean - moldy sometimes - grass and area really bad near office building ... first thing you see when entering park and should look nice - Weeds and overgrown - could be so much nicer - my husband got poison ivy again when they were trimming ... so much better than it was but keep cutting it down so it goes away - could be dangerous for kids if they run or walk thru it as we see sometimes, if they’re allergic too - otherwise, doing a great job in park ... thank you !!
Penny R
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great campground. Showers and bathrooms were kept very clean. Many friendly campers. Volunteers do a fantastic job.
Amy W
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Rented kayaks frolm Crow River Kayaks. They were terrific, giving advice both about the type of vessel to rent (turns out we wanted kayaks not stand up paddleboards) and where to paddle (river levels were very low so we went on the lakes). They offered delivery and pick up service as well. Give it a try!
Carri B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great sites, shady, clean facilities, nice beach area!
fred f
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great shady park. Well done ACE
Sujittra M
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Staying there for two nights. Coming from out of state so didn't have much time to plan ahead. Luck out that we got the last spot. The first night we were in a site right next to the busy road. It was a bit noisy. I think it was okay if people stay in their RVs. We were tenting so it was loud. Facilities was awesome. fishing dock is handicap accessible which is pretty nice. Super clean bathroom with wonderful hot shower!! We walked around to see if there are other site that was a bit quieter. There was but we couldn't request any change on the spot which is understandable. Staff were very helpful with getting firewood. Decide to book another site and that was pretty awesome. The second night we were right next to the lake. It was super quiet and nicely spaced out. Thank you for maintaining this place really well.
Kathy E
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Very nice spot. Excellent bathrooms and showers A little busy with boaters, but a nice swimming area.
Jane H
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 113, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Reservation process needs an overhaul! But LOVE the Crosslake Campground!!
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!
