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Cross Lake Recreation Area, an Army Corps campground

Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake

Cross Lake Recreation Area

Campground122 sites50 ampReservable

Photo: Ellie Tabako, USACE

Site map

122 campsites at their real positions, from the agency's own site coordinates.

  • Electric site
  • Other site
  • Loop, in site-number order
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About this campground

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.
From the US Army Corps of Engineers's description on Recreation.gov.

Sites and hookups

Campsites
122
Sites by type
6 tent
Electric hookups
98 sites, up to 50 amp
Full hookups
12
Water hookups
12
Sewer hookups
12
Max RV length
70+ ft
Pull-through sites
1
Accessible sites
2
Pets
Allowed
Campfires
Allowed
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov

Amenities

  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Playground

RV parks near Cross Lake Recreation Area

Nearest first, within 25 miles. Hookups are what each park lists.

More federal campgrounds nearby

Public recreation nearby

Trailheads, access points and public lands within 25 miles.

Data Source: Recreation.gov

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