Gull Lake Recreation Area
Brainerd, MN, Minnesota · 34 km away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Electric hook-up
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Campsite for booking · Crosslake
Cross Lake Recreation Area
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Overview
- Pitches
- 122
- Pitch types
- campervan, caravan, motorhome, tent
- Season
- Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
- Check-in / out
- 13:00 / 12:00
Facilities
- Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
- Drinking waterListed by Recreation.gov
- Electric hook-upListed by Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
- Waste disposalListed by Recreation.gov
- Wheelchair accessibleListed by Recreation.gov
Policies
| Pets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Instant booking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Cancellation | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
About this campsite
Overview
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. For a virtual tour go to: http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/headwaters/tour.html
Recreation
The recreation area provides plenty of water based entertainment like boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing and fishing. Two onsite beaches are convenient for swimming and sunbathing. Two accessible fishing piers provide angling opportunities on both Cross Lake and the Pine River.
Facilities
The sizable campground has 122 campsites including 97 with electric hookups. Additional amenities include two accessible hot shower facilities, a boat ramp, playground, floating docks for boat parking, 2 picnic shelters, a dump station and accessible fishing piers.
Natural Features
Cross Lake Recreation Area is nestled among tall pines on the eastern banks of Cross Lake on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. The area has tremendous appeal, with access to 13 natural lakes, 13,660 acres of water and 119 miles of scenic shoreline. The collection of lakes help form the Headwaters of the Mississippi River.
Nearby Attractions
The Recreation Area is located adjacent to the city of Crosslake and is just a short walk from shopping and a paved bike trail. It's also near the Crow Wing State Park where visitors can view the Mississippi River from the historic "Chippewa Lookout." Charges & Cancellations
Reservations must check in within 24 hours of their scheduled arrival or risk their reservation being cancelled.
Modifications to existing reservations will be charged a $10.00 non-refundable modification fee.
Modifications to reservations may be made online or by calling Recreation.gov at (877)444-6777
Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.
Description supplied by Recreation.gov.
Where you can stay nearby
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Nearest dump station and water
- Service point near Vineland
RV dump station · Vineland, MinnesotaWaste66 km from the pick-up area
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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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