Cross Lake Recreation Area
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About Cross Lake Recreation Area
Cross Lake Recreation Area is a national park campground at Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Cross Lake Recreation Area is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 100 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 229 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake include Cross Lake Day Use.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 634 · 2024: 774 · 2025: 746
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.
- •August sees 1,122 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cross Lake Day Use
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Cross Lake Recreation Area FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cross Lake Recreation Area?
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 Recreation Area?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cross Lake Recreation Area. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cross Lake Recreation Area right now?
Cross Lake Recreation Area 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 Recreation Area located?
Cross Lake Recreation Area is located in Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake, near Crosslake, Minnesota.
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