Cross Lake Recreation Area
Cross Lake Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Minnesota. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 46.66972, -94.10833
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Picnicking, Swimming, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 651-290-5793
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cross Lake Recreation Area
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 W
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Rock Lake Campground Drinking Water · 24 mi
- Propane
- Lakes Gas Company · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Lake Day Use | Army Corps of Engineers campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| US Army Corps of Engineers Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | $36 | — |
| Cuyuna Scout Camp | Private campground | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Greer Lake Campground | Private campground | 4.2 mi | $14 | — |
| Pine River Bike CG - DNR | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Pine River Bike CG - DNR | Private campground | 14 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.