Cross Lake Recreation Area ⛺️ Campsite

Cross Lake Recreation Area

Campsite · Crosslake, Minnesota

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Cross Lake Recreation Area, Campsite in Crosslake, Minnesota
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US Army Corps of Engineers campground, 122 sites

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.
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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


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Location

📍 35507 COUNTY RD 66, PO BOX 36, Crosslake, Minnesota, 56442-0036, United States
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🧭 46.6697222, -94.1083333
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Data source: Recreation.gov View on the source site Information last updated 11 March 2026

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