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| Location | Crosslake, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $16–$40/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (612 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 100 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 116 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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This weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Cross Lake Recreation Area is a Recreation.gov campground in Crosslake. It lists 113 RV or RV/tent sites and 6 tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 12 sites have full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station, a boat ramp and a fishing pier or dock, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 122 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 031 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 033 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 048 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 035 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 045 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 029 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (612 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“No issues- clean - friendly - RV dump site very accessible - a beautiful place to ”
“Visit was fine, it’s always such a pain to actually get a reservation!!”
“It's a great campground. Very safe for kids to walk and ride bikes around. Close to the must-visit ice cream store!”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
35507 COUNTY RD 66, PO BOX 36
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Cross Lake Recreation Area sits on the eastern shore of Cross Lake in central Minnesota's lake country, with tall pines lining campsites and two sandy beaches that make it easy to slip into water-based days. The site is part of the Whitefish Chain and the broader Mississippi River Headwaters Lakes Project, giving campers access to 13 natural lakes that together account for about 13,660 acres of water and roughly 119 miles of shoreline the same waterways that feed into the Headwaters of the Mississippi. The campground is just north of Brainerd and immediately adjacent to the town of Crosslake, so grocery runs or a quick walk to the paved community bike trail are simple; Crow Wing State Park and the Chippewa Lookout on the Mississippi are also nearby for anyone wanting a glimpse of regional history and river views. The campground contains 122 campsites in total: 116 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents, plus 6 tent-only sites, and a solid roster of facilities including two accessible hot shower buildings, a boat ramp, floating docks for boat parking, a dump station, a playground, and two picnic shelters. Two accessible fishing piers serve anglers on both Cross Lake and the Pine River, and onsite beaches and stable launch access make boating, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing and fishing straightforward summer options; the recreation area also supports hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing, environmental education opportunities, historic and cultural interpretation, specialized sport areas, and winter sports when conditions allow. Practical policies to note: reservations must check in within 24 hours of the scheduled arrival or the reservation can be cancelled, and changes to an existing reservation carry a $10 non-refundable modification fee (modifications may be made online or by calling Recreation.gov at 877-444-6777).
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
Picks are 75 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Minneapolis (Minneapolis-Saint Paul International (MSP)), about 131 mi straight-line from Cross Lake Recreation Area. RV rentals in Minneapolis
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| $24 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 037 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 049 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 039 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 074 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 070 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 017 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 079 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 020 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 075 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 062 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 016 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 098 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 080 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 106 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 059 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 084 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 111 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 078 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 100 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Cross Lake Recreation Area. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Cross Lake Recreation Area, not driving.
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