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Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake

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Directions and Factoids
Directions: 35 miles North East of Brainerd, MN.

Factoid: You will find something unique about a vacation in Minnesota's lake country. The six unique lakes, Gull Lake, Cross Lake (part of the Whitefish Chain), Big Sandy Lake, Pokegama Lake, Leech Lake, and Lake Winnibigoshish, are roughly bounded by a triangle from Brainerd to Bemidji to Grand Rapids in central Minnesota. Campfires, sunsets and the peacefulness of the water make each day a special event. From the first days of summer to the golden days of fall, and throughout the year, visitors to the Mississippi River Headwaters Lakes Project enjoy a special experience that is Minnesota at its best. Visit our web site for more information and directions and maps to the lakes.

NOTICE: Many states are discouraging or banning movement of firewood to control spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Not bringing wood from home to your campsite and not taking unused wood you procure while camping home with you is recommended -- required in some states. Check the following website to learn more: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

	Area Status
Big Trout Lake Access							D	A
Clamshell							D	A
Cross Lake Recreation Area   $				X			D C	A	X		S
Reserve Cross Lake Recreation Area
Crosslake Day Use   $							P	A GS	X
Reserve Crosslake Day Use
Historical Society											H
Lower Hay Lake					X		D
South Cross Bay											H
Upper Hay Lake					X		D
West River Day Use								A
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected