Cross Lake Day Use
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About Cross Lake Day Use
Cross Lake Day Use is a national park campground at Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access).
Other campgrounds at Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake include Cross Lake Recreation Area.
Total reservations in May — 2024: 1 · 2025: 3
Location
Address
Crosslake, Minnesota
Coordinates
46.6697, -94.1083
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 11 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cross Lake Recreation Area
Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake
Portsmouth Campground
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Group Camp
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Yurts
Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Gull Lake Recreation Area
Mississippi River Headwaters - Gull Lake
Mabel Lake
Chippewa National Forest
Cross Lake Day Use FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cross Lake Day Use?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Cross Lake Day Use?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cross Lake Day Use. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cross Lake Day Use right now?
Cross Lake Day Use is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Cross Lake Day Use located?
Cross Lake Day Use is located in Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake, near Crosslake, Minnesota.
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