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You want spacious sites and lake scenery, don't mind posted rules, and can pick a site away from the main road or restroom blocks.
Cross Lake Recreation Area
4.54924 reviews35507 County Rd 66
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Quick Facts
1,234 ftPrice
$24 - $40/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
122 campsites
Season
The Campground will ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Get DirectionsQuick Facts
1,234 ftPrice
$24 - $40/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
122 campsites
Season
The Campground will ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Full HookupsShowers
Get DirectionsCross Lake Recreation Area
$24.00 - $40.00 / night
Campsite Fees
FULL HOOK-UP: $40.00; STANDARD ELECTRIC: $32.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $24.00; TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC: $24.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation...
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35507 County Rd 66
Cross Lake Recreation Area
35507 County Rd 66
Nearby places
Brainerd (approximately 28.2 miles, about 35 minutes driving)
Crosslake (adjacent)
Baxter (30 miles, approximately 40 minutes).
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About Cross Lake Recreation Area
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Cross Lake Recreation Area
$24.00 - $40.00 / night
Campsite Fees
FULL HOOK-UP: $40.00; STANDARD ELECTRIC: $32.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $24.00; TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC: $24.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation...
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Provider651-290-5793
Skip if
You're sensitive to crowds, need spotless restrooms every visit, or want a quiet weekend without traffic and enforced rules.
B-
Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 50% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 711 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
Strengths
- Grade B+.Value
- Grade B+.Getting there
- Grade B.Cleanliness
Watch-outs
- Grade F.Belonging
- Grade D.Booking
- Grade C.Scenery
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Each topic is graded against every other campground on it; a topic campers liked never grades below C−. ± shows the 95% confidence range from the sample size.
About Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake
Context for the broader area surrounding Cross Lake Recreation Area, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
You will find something unique about a vacation in Minnesota's lake country. The six unique lakes, Gull Lake, the Whitefish Chain (Cross Lake), Big Sandy Lake, Pokegama Lake, Leech Lake, and Lake Winnibigoshish, are roughly bounded by a triangle from Brainerd to Bemidji to Grand Rapids in central Minnesota. Campfires and sunsets and the peacefulness of the water make each day a special event. From the first days of summer to the golden days of fall, and throughout the year, visitors to the Mississippi River Headwaters Lakes Project enjoy a special experience that is Minnesota at its best. Visit our web site for more information and directions and maps to the lakes.
