About Cross Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 122
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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Reviews (1208)
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
Peter A
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Tent Sites were by a swampy part of the lake. There was numerous mosquitoes. Also by the boat launch dock where power boats were leaving before 6 AM
Tom B
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: CROSSLAKE
When reservations were made, we took the last site available. 2 days before our scheduled stay, we looked online and found many sites available and were able to switch to a site with full hookups. The campground was very quiet, during the 5 days we stayed, thus making it a very relaxing experience. We enjoyed walking and biking around town, checking out the shops. Of course, we had to visit the ice cream shop, Lake Country Crafts and Cones, at least once. A must go, place to eat, is Moonlite Bay. We enjoyed eating out on the deck. The waiters were very friendly and the service was great!
Steve S
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This is our favorite campground and try to camp here every summer - this year we booked in June and July. Love this campground. The only complaint I have is that the women's bathroom (older building) was very hot and stuffy - like a vent was not open for fresh air. After showering, all the mirrors would stay fogged up for quite some time. Would also like to see the bathrooms a bit cleaner. Otherwise, I am looking forward to coming back in July!
Steve S
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CROSSLAKE
This is our favorite campground and try to camp here every summer - this year we booked in June and July. Love this campground. The only complaint I have is that the women's bathroom (older building) was very hot and stuffy - like a vent was not open for fresh air. After showering, all the mirrors would stay fogged up for quite some time. Would also like to see the bathrooms a bit cleaner. Otherwise, I am looking forward to coming back in July!
Ronald L
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We love Cross Lake campground but one of the big draws is the playground and nice kids who come to it. Unfortunately someone ran into the playground by the main road into Cross Lake this winter and destroyed it. A huge disappointment to our grandson, even though there is a second playground (that one is very small with far less equipment to play on). Really hoping that the playground is rebuilt soon! Lots of money spent on the new docks which are very nice but not everyone has boats....
Ronald L
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We love Cross Lake campground but one of the big draws is the playground and nice kids who come to it. Unfortunately someone ran into the playground by the main road into Cross Lake this winter and destroyed it. A huge disappointment to our grandson, even though there is a second playground (that one is very small with far less equipment to play on). Really hoping that the playground is rebuilt soon! Lots of money spent on the new docks which are very nice but not everyone has boats....
Todd S
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Campground is amazing! Love this campground, the Crosslake area and my family ALWAYS has a good time here. The reservation help line and reservations in general is not very good. struggled to make reservations. had to call the help line to change them. Lady seemed very friendly and helpful. then when we finally arrived. we somehow had no reservations except one day and nobody could help or do anything for us. Park is amazing, cleanliness is amazing, staff and volunteers are amazing. But reservations, checking reservations, and assisting in making reservations is poor
Todd S
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Campground is amazing! Love this campground, the Crosslake area and my family ALWAYS has a good time here. The reservation help line and reservations in general is not very good. struggled to make reservations. had to call the help line to change them. Lady seemed very friendly and helpful. then when we finally arrived. we somehow had no reservations except one day and nobody could help or do anything for us. Park is amazing, cleanliness is amazing, staff and volunteers are amazing. But reservations, checking reservations, and assisting in making reservations is poor
Richard G
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We loved our camping experience at Crosslake, as usual, except for the new boardwalk boat docks. They are so high that it is very hard to get into & out of our boat.
Richard G
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We loved our camping experience at Crosslake, as usual, except for the new boardwalk boat docks. They are so high that it is very hard to get into & out of our boat.
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.
Cross Lake Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 25, which connects to Brainerd, Minnesota. County Road 3 provides access to the campground from Highway 25.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.6697 / -94.1083
Elevation: 376 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- 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 risk their reservation being cancelled.
- In 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.
- 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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
