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
Becka T
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Very relaxing staff and volunteers were very kind and helpful
Daniel B
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Full hookup’s would make this an awesome campground.
Jill B
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Well kept with spacious sites. Friendly staff.
Dan P
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Great place to camp. Newer docks are awesome!
Gregg H
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We had a great time. the restrooms were great and our campsite was a nice size and private.
Mohammad A
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CROSSLAKE
one of my favorite campsites
Beckalatta@gmail.com S
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: CROSSLAKE
I just loved it. Thought the sites were in the perfect spot. I'll definitely camp here again
Michael M
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: CROSSLAKE
As usual we love going to Crosslake, but the maintenance this year seemed to be lacking. The grass in our site was knee high and hadn’t been cut in weeks. I had to ask for it to cut, which they then promptly did. We noticed similar uncut sites throughout the campsite. Appeared that the volunteers were the ones cutting the grass, where in the past we think it was contracted out. Guessing budget cuts, but certainly cutting the grass doesn’t seem like a priority.
Jan J
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: CROSSLAKE
We really enjoy the campground and staff. Always find things to do in the area and just enjoy the park amenities
Dean L
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CROSSLAKE
Lots to do in town and at a community park. The fishing is good too. We biked around the lake on the Paul Bunyan trail.
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. |
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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!
