Can you reserve a site at Cross Lake Recreation Area?

Yes, Cross Lake Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Cross Lake Recreation Area?

87 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Cross Lake Recreation Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cross Lake Recreation Area.

Are campfires allowed at Cross Lake Recreation Area?

Campfires are allowed at Cross Lake Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cross Lake Recreation Area

Campground · Minnesota · 122 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

122
Bookable sites: 87 ft
Max rig length: up to 8
People per site: 2
Accessible sites: 1,231 ft
Elevation

Fishing Pier — Photo: Melanie Peterson PAO · Recreation.gov

Overview

In Central Minnesota's popular lakes area, the Cross Lake Recreation Area is best known for its picturesque sunsets, beautiful beaches and well-maintained campsites. The campground provides a full menu of activities for camping enthusiasts, while being located just minutes from shopping and paved bike trails.
For a virtual tour go to: http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/headwaters/tour.html

Recreation

The recreation area provides plenty of water based entertainment like boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing and fishing. Two onsite beaches are convenient for swimming and sunbathing. Two accessible fishing piers provide angling opportunities on both Cross Lake and the Pine River.

Facilities

The sizable campground has 122 campsites including 97 with electric hookups. Additional amenities include two accessible hot shower facilities, a boat ramp, playground, floating docks for boat parking, 2 picnic shelters, a dump station and accessible fishing piers.

Natural Features

Cross Lake Recreation Area is nestled among tall pines on the eastern banks of Cross Lake on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. The area has tremendous appeal, with access to 13 natural lakes, 13,660 acres of water and 119 miles of scenic shoreline. The collection of lakes help form the Headwaters of the Mississippi River.

Nearby Attractions

The Recreation Area is located adjacent to the city of Crosslake and is just a short walk from shopping and a paved bike trail. It's also near the Crow Wing State Park where visitors can view the Mississippi River from the historic "Chippewa Lookout."

Charges & Cancellations

Reservations must check in within 24 hours of their scheduled arrival or risk their reservation being cancelled.

Modifications to existing reservations will be charged a $10.00 non-refundable modification fee.

Modifications to reservations may be made online or by calling Recreation.gov at (877)444-6777

The facts

122 bookable sites
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 87 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: CROSSLAKE

Site types

98 Standard Electric
18 Standard Nonelectric
6 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

122 campsites at Cross Lake Recreation Area

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	58 ft	8	🐾
002	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
003	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	56 ft	8	🐾
004	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
005	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	51 ft	8	🐾
006	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	53 ft	8	🐾
007	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	68 ft	8	🐾
008	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	42 ft	8	🐾
009	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
010	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	48 ft	8	🐾
011	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	75 ft	8	🐾
012	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
013	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	34 ft	8	🐾
014	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	38 ft	8	🐾
015	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	75 ft	8	🐾
016	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	52 ft	8	🐾
017	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
018	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
019	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	24 ft	8	🐾
020	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	17 ft	8	🐾
021	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
022	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	79 ft	8	🐾
023	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
024	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	68 ft	8	🐾
025	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
026	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	80 ft	8	🐾
027	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
028	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	41 ft	8	🐾
029	CROSSLAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	52 ft	8	🐾
030	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	76 ft	8	🐾
031	CROSSLAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
032	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	79 ft	8	🐾
033	CROSSLAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
034	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	51 ft	8	🐾
035	CROSSLAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	46 ft	8	🐾
036	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	40 ft	8	🐾
037	CROSSLAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	26 ft	8	🐾
038	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	77 ft	8	🐾
039	CROSSLAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	8	🐾
040	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	53 ft	8	🐾
041	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	49 ft	8	🐾
042	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
043	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	42 ft	8	🐾
044	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
045	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	51 ft	8	🐾
046	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	59 ft	8	🐾
048	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	74 ft	8	🐾
049	CROSSLAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	78 ft	8	🐾
050	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	79 ft	8	🐾
051	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
052	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	79 ft	8	🐾
053	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
054	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	29 ft	8	🐾
055	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	47 ft	8	🐾
056	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	82 ft	8	🐾
057	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	51 ft	8	🐾
058	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	76 ft	8	🐾
059	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	47 ft	8	🐾
060	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	79 ft	8	🐾
061	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	51 ft	8	🐾
062	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	78 ft	8	🐾
063	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
064	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	74 ft	8	🐾
065	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	57 ft	8	🐾
066	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	63 ft	8	🐾
067	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	37 ft	8	🐾
068	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	87 ft	8	🐾
069	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	79 ft	8	🐾
070	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	87 ft	8	🐾
071	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	48 ft	8	🐾
072	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	77 ft	8	🐾
073	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	66 ft	8	🐾
074	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	84 ft	8	🐾
075	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	34 ft	8	🐾
076	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	65 ft	8	🐾
077	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	59 ft	8	🐾
078	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	80 ft	8	🐾
079	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
080	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	79 ft	8	🐾
081	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
082	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	77 ft	8	🐾
083	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	28 ft	8	🐾
084	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	43 ft	8	🐾
085	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	43 ft	8	🐾
086	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	57 ft	8	♿ 🐾
087	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	61 ft	8	♿ 🐾
088	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	61 ft	8	🐾
089	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	39 ft	8	🐾
090	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	66 ft	8	🐾
091	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	39 ft	8	🐾
092	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	67 ft	8	🐾
093	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	39 ft	8	🐾
094	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
095	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	37 ft	8	🐾
096	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
097	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
098	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	47 ft	8	🐾
099	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	62 ft	8	🐾
100	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	51 ft	8	🐾
101	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	75 ft	8	🐾
102	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	59 ft	8	🐾
103	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	54 ft	8	🐾
104	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	42 ft	8	🐾
105	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	54 ft	8	🐾
106	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	49 ft	8	🐾
107	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	69 ft	8	🐾
108	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	70 ft	8	🐾
109	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	61 ft	8	🐾
110	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	79 ft	8	🐾
111	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	51 ft	8	🐾
112	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	80 ft	8	🐾
113	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
114	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
115	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
116	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
117	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	75 ft	8	🐾
118	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
119	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	64 ft	8	🐾
120	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	79 ft	8	🐾
121	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	51 ft	8	🐾
122	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8
123	CROSSLAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	56 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

46.66972, -94.10833 · 46°40'11.0"N 94°6'30.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 19°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	19	25	38	52	66	75	80	78	69	54	38	24
Low °F	-1	3	16	30	44	54	60	57	48	36	22	8
Precip in	0.8	0.7	1.4	2.1	3.7	4.5	4.3	3.2	2.8	2.9	1.4	1.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cross Lake Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Cross Lake Recreation Area?: Yes, Cross Lake Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cross Lake Recreation Area have?: 122 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Cross Lake Recreation Area?: 87 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cross Lake Recreation Area?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cross Lake Recreation Area.
Does Cross Lake Recreation Area have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Cross Lake Recreation Area?: Campfires are allowed at Cross Lake Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Cross Lake Recreation Area

Cross Lake Day Use less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Gull Lake Recreation Area 21.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mabel Lake 26.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stony Point 36.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sandy Lake 37.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Leech Lake Rec Area 40.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pokegama Dam Campground 47.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Pike Bay 50.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Winnie Dam Campground - USACE 52.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Norway Beach Loop 52.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Long Lake Boat Area 36.3 mi · Facility
Pokegama Dump Station 47.1 mi · Activity pass

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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