Minnesota · Camping · Crosslake

Cross Lake Recreation Area

122
sites
May, Jul–Sep
best months
  • 122 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,231 ft
  • Near Crosslake

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.

  • Best time to go · May, Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Cross Lake Recreation Area

    Best months: May and July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      19° / -1°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      25° / 3°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 16°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 30°

      8 wet

    5. May

      66° / 44°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 54°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 57°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 48°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 36°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 22°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      24° / 8°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pine Rvr Dam, MN, 0 mi away at 1,250 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Cross Lake Recreation Area

122 sites for tent and RV camping

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