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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Showers -
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
Joyce M
VerifiedJune 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great time at cross lake campground-very clean and all rules were well followed
Lester M
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Unable to get rv into site 38. Nobody to help guide. They would not refund or change sites because I was checked into site 38. So they did an early check out and we returned home.
Marilyn S
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Campsites are large and clean. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Lots of things to see and do in the area besides fishing. Great places to eat.
Lisa W
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: CROSSLAKE
One of the best campgrounds in MN!!
lawrence k
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: CROSSLAKE
The man checking us in was sooo slooow ! Showed in great detail how to put the camp slip on the post. Really.?
Set the stage for a disappointing camp.
The pier is so short for fishing.
Overall Corps of engineering typical camp.
A camper driving his pickup and boat right in the mid of the drive wouldn’t mover, causing me to fall off my bike hurting my knee. He yelled at me. I’m 70 years old. Still black and blue.
Wendy H
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Nice, relaxing campground.
Peggy A
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This was our first time at this campground. It was clean, quiet, campsites are roomy, and restrooms/showers were well take care of. We will definitely go back!
Leslie J
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Renovated bathrooms great except not much room to close door in stall in ladies due to larger toilets - difficult -
Place we used to unhook car or boat is now no parking and no real good place to do that is available now ... will be blocking people now unfortunately (for short time)
Dumping station near check in is difficult for big RVs to turn to go out due to new pay station location
Missing door on a shower stall in Men’s restroom since fall of 2020
One of the better campgrounds we’ve been in ...
Volunteers are all doing a great job ! Park is looking better and better ... Showers have been very clean this year and free of mold !
Thank you !
Deborah Z
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great campground. Lots of shade. Walk across the street to downtown Crosslake.
Brad K
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We booked site 31 - I would say almost every site at this campground is good with redeeming qualities except this one. It is the smallest, no views, right across from the vault toilets. It should actually be "reforested" and removed.
Thankfully, the folks at Way of the Wilderness were very helpful and the setting is the greatest! Lakes, canoe trips, hiking, definitely check out Voyageurs Outfitters and watch people leaving for their journeys! Check out Chik-Wauk center and hike to the top of Blueberry Hill for a great view! There are small trails down to the rapids/water between the campsites - take advantage!
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!
