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About Cross Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 122
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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Reviews (1298)
What Guests Are Saying
Cross Lake Recreation Area offers spacious, well-maintained campsites with beautiful views and a friendly, attentive staff, making it a great spot for camping. While the restroom and shower facilities could use some improvements in cleanliness and maintenance, the overall atmosphere is pleasant and family-friendly, with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the park's cleanliness, walking paths, and proximity to local attractions, making it a popular destination for repeat campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Cross Lake Recreation Area offers spacious, well-maintained campsites with beautiful views and a friendly, attentive staff, making it a great spot for camping. While the restroom and shower facilities could use some improvements in cleanliness and maintenance, the overall atmosphere is pleasant and family-friendly, with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the park's cleanliness, walking paths, and proximity to local attractions, making it a popular destination for repeat campers.
Review Summary
Debbie J
VerifiedJune 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Wonderful camping experience at a beautiful park!
Darwin Q
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 105, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Nice and clean as always. Love it's location. One of our favorite places.
allison w
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: CROSSLAKE
cross lake is a great campground because you feel like you are out in the woods but you have access to modern amenities, lakes, and beaches. Best place to explore the out of doors with family and friends.
brett j
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Other than constant barking dogs next to us it was good
Velina S
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Wonderful campsites and the workers there are very polite and friendly also if you camp there they offer free place to tie up your boat and life vest to borrow in case you forgot one
Tom B
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Love the park and it's facilities. The only negative issue we had during this visit was the cleanliness of the shower/restrooms. Only after my husband contacted one of the volunteers, where they then cleaned. The floors and everything were wet. Fans should have been turned on to allow things to dry off.
Harold K
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Everything was perfect.
Michael P
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Well spaced large sites make for a very nice experience. The campground is very clean. The staff is helpful and friendly and the proximity to the town is both convenient and not intrusive.
russ e
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: CROSSLAKE
The park is well kept and the volunteers and staff were very friendly. 👌
The fishing off the pier was poor because of the dry conditions. ☹️
Jeffrey T
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: CROSSLAKE
You have the best staff ever!!
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.
Elevation: 376 feet
1 mi drive to downtown Crosslake (about 3 min)
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: September 8, 2026
