Cross Lake Recreation Area

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122Sites

87 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 122

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
CROSSLAKE	001	standard electric	58 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	002	standard electric	58 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	003	standard electric	56 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	004	standard electric	64 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	005	standard electric	51 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	006	standard electric	53 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	007	standard electric	68 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	008	standard electric	42 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	009	standard electric	64 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	010	standard electric	48 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	011	standard electric	75 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	012	standard electric	30 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	013	standard electric	34 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	014	standard electric	38 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	015	standard electric	75 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	016	standard electric	52 ft	50/30
CROSSLAKE	017	standard electric	40 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	018	standard electric	35 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	019	standard electric	24 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	020	standard electric	17 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	021	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	022	standard electric	79 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	023	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	024	standard electric	68 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	025	standard nonelectric	58 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	026	standard electric	80 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	027	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	028	standard nonelectric	41 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	029	tent only nonelectric	52 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	030	standard nonelectric	76 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	031	tent only nonelectric	58 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	032	standard nonelectric	79 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	033	tent only nonelectric	58 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	034	standard nonelectric	51 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	035	tent only nonelectric	46 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	036	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	037	tent only nonelectric	26 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	038	standard nonelectric	77 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	039	tent only nonelectric	36 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	040	standard nonelectric	53 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	041	standard nonelectric	49 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	042	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	043	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	044	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	045	standard nonelectric	51 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	046	standard electric	59 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	048	standard nonelectric	74 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	049	standard nonelectric	78 ft	—
CROSSLAKE	050	standard electric	79 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	051	standard electric	58 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	052	standard electric	79 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	053	standard electric	64 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	054	standard electric	29 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	055	standard electric	47 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	056	standard electric	82 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	057	standard electric	51 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	058	standard electric	76 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	059	standard electric	47 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	060	standard electric	79 ft	50
CROSSLAKE	061	standard electric	51 ft	50

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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