Campgrounds in Cross Lake, Minnesota

Campgrounds in Cross Lake, Minnesota
Located in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, near the heart of the state, Cross Lake, Minnesota is home to a number of lakes besides its namesake. The location is also quite close to Cheppewa National Forest, where outdoor explorers can spend days exploring nature amongst the old-growth trees. Finding a campground in and around Cross Lake is not difficult. .

Crow Wing Lake Campground

Crow Wing Lake Campground, nestled along the glassy shores of Crow Lake (only a few minutes from Cross Lake), is a full-service campground for campers of all varieties. From RVers, to tenters, to those with campers, this campground brings together families and individuals. The RV sites come with full hook-ups for electric and water, and many of the tent sites have shoreline views. The campground is family-run and caters to families with young children. Pets are welcome. If you're looking to get off the beaten path, you can walk the onsite nature path or rent a canoe and get out in the middle of the lake.

Crow Wing Lake Campground
2393 Crow Wing Camp Road
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-6468
www.crowwingcamp.com/

Fifty Lakes Campground

Fifty Lakes Campground sits adjacent to Dagget Brook, just north of Cross Lake, MN. It offers sites for RVs with full hook-ups, tent pads, and primitive sites for those with campers or those looking to spend some secluded time on the grounds. The campground consists of 40 acres, and includes laundry, dump station, and a pool. Campers can take a stroll along Dagget Brook, or venture further off the grounds to Cross Lake to get in some birding.

Fifty Lakes Campground
P.O. Box 158
Fifty Lakes, MN. 56448
(218)763-2616
www.fiftylakescampground.com/

Crosslake Campground

Crosslake Campground is located in the heart of Cross Lake, MN. This campground includes: 119 campsites, many of which include hook-ups for electric and sewer, dump station (for RVs), showers, and boat ramps to launch either your boat or a rented one. The site also has beaches and swimming areas for kids and adults. This campground is right on the shores of Cross Lake, and nature lovers can take hike around the 119 miles of shoreline available. The campground is also located next to the Crosslake Recreation Area, where hiking and biking opportunities abound.

Crosslake Campground
35507 County Road 66, PO Box 36
Crosslake MN 56442-0036
(218)692-2025
www.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&&contractCode=nrso&parkCode=cros

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