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/
See the Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Take a Virtual Tour of Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake!
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: 35 miles North East of Brainerd, MN.
Lake History
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.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
9 Recreation areas at Mississippi River Headwaters - Cross Lake
Big Trout Lake Access
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Clamshell
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Cross Lake Recreation Area
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Crosslake Day Use
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Historical Society
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Lower Hay Lake
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South Cross Bay
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Upper Hay Lake
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West River Day Use
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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