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
Leslie J
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Love park - keep improving - there is one ranger that doesn’t seem friendly - hope that improves over time since think that is important for park and kids - all others great! Would like to see showers redone - tile is bad and lots of mold - better than it was last year - need place to unhook boats and cars from RVs and trailers - took it all away when they put in place to charge cars bringing in boats - need to keep both areas for dumping - one location near Check in leans wrong way and is hard to get out of due to not enough room to turn out for really big RVs when there are people coming in - bigger problems with some of this in busy months of July and August - please don’t put round about in in front of park because it would be VERY difficult for RVs and trailers to get in and out of park - it was very obvious it would not work in Crosslake when we saw the one they had in Deerwood a few years ago - otherwise, great park, great job rangers and volunteers are doing !!
John S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Weather was great - the facilities were clean and taken care of. This is a boating Mecca so bring a boat and have a blast. The kids love to ride bikes at this park as there are trails all over. The playgrounds are very safe and fun for all ages. Oh and put your fire out before you go to bed or expect a knock on your trailer or tent : )
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Our go to campground. Always well maintained, friendly staff, beautiful lake views and a short walk to the ice cream shop!
Daniel C
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: CROSSLAKE
THE BEST public campground ever. 120 BIG sites, trees, pull your boat up on shore, walk across the street to restaurants/groceries and modern baths/showers.
Ellie S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great, family oriented/kid friendly!
Steve S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Always look forward to camping in Crosslake!
Jim S
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This was our big trip when I was a kid. Fast forward 35 years, and it's still as special as I remember it. Super people, clean facilities, level campsites, ice cream cones as big as your head within walking distance...what more can you ask for??
Curtis E
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Very family friendly and peaceful. I love this place!
Kris B
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 109, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Nice big sites
Denise B
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Boating, swimming, beautiful sunsets, clean shower houses, friendly people.
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!
