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 Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake Sign

    35507 County Road 66
    Crosslake, MN 56642-0036
    Phone: (651) 290-5793

See the Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.

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

 Recreation Area Column Header Image Area Status  Campsite Column Header Image  Lodging Column Header Image  Showers Column Header Image  Ramps Column Header Image  Marina Column Header Image  Fishing Column Header Image  Picnic Column Header Image  Playground Column Header Image  Swimming Column Header Image  Trails Column Header Image
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Big Trout Lake Access         D A        
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Clamshell         D A        
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Cross Lake Recreation Area   $   X   D C A   X S
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Crosslake Day Use   $           P A GS X  
Historical Society                   H
Lower Hay Lake       X   D        
South Cross Bay                   H
Upper Hay Lake       X   D        
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area West River Day Use             A        
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area   Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected
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XExists at lake
Camping
EElectric Campsites
NNon-electric Campsites
PPrimitive Campsites
GGroup Camping
DDump Station
Fishing
CFish Cleaning Stations
DFishing Docks
PFishing Piers
Picnic
APicnic Area
GGroup Picnic
GSGroup Picnic Shelter
Swimming
BEBeach
PSwimming Pool
Trails
BBike Trails
QEquestrian Trails
HHiking Trails
IHiking Trails - Interpretive
ROff Road Vehicle Trails
FFitness Trails
WWater Trails
SSnow Mobile Trails
CCCross Country Skiing Trails
MMultipurpose Trails


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