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 H
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: CROSSLAKE
The campground and site was great. Beautiful place. Very clean. However the campsite numbering system was very mixed up. The site numbers were not in the proper order. One row would be 1-25 the next row would be 65-95. You may want to print the campground map.
It would be helpful when you drive in, if there would be a sign pointing to the fresh water/dump station and what direction to go to your site.
Joel T
VerifiedAugust 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: CROSSLAKE
I’ve been camping at the Crosslake Campground for almost 40 years. They have maintained the grounds of this facility wonderfully over the years and continue to do so. New this year were the campers who decided to rent campsites in the non-electric campsite area and ran their gas powered generators all night long. If you want to power your camper or trailer or have electricity in your tent, pay the extra 6 dollars and get the electric campsite. Those of us in tents want to hear the loons on the lake, not your lawn mower engine powering the tv and toaster at the campsite next door.
Earl R
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: CROSSLAKE
As always, a clean and well maintained campground!
Margaret L
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Campground kept very clean. Rangers keep an eye on campers and keep a consistent environment. Reservations very difficult to obtain. There was some talk that thefts were taking place where campers are allowed to store their boats near the boat ramps. Non campers allowed to use the launch free during Covid...could this be contributing to the theft problems?
Lee W
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great time with family !!
Ann W
VerifiedAugust 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Amazing vacation!! Played on the lake daily, watched beautiful sunsets and ended each evening with family around the campfire.
Mark S
VerifiedAugust 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Campground is very clean and well maintained.
Betty B
VerifiedAugust 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: CROSSLAKE
It would be nice if there was a way to add a sticker to boats so that the boats moored at the campground were associated with a campsite. Some people leave them and go home during the week and come back the next weekend. If your boat had an active tag it would be easier to see that the owner of the boat actually had a campsite for the time the boat is moored.
Great lakes. If you don't have a boat consider renting one to each this beautiful chain of lakes.
Amy R
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Good family vacation
Amy R
VerifiedAugust 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great family 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
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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. |
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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!
