Cross Lake Day Use

In Central Minnesota's popular lakes area, the Cross Lake Day Use has tremendous appeal for families and friends, with an array of activities and facilities perfect for a day outdoors. The area offers two group picnic shelters. The #1 shelter is upstream of the dam and is smaller than the #2 shelter, which is downstream of the dam along the Pine River. A swimming beach and two accessible fishing piers are within a short walk of the parking area, and other facilities include a playground, restrooms and parking for up to 50 vehicles. Swim or sunbathe at the beach, or enjoy a meal at one of the numerous picnic sites. Shore fishing is popular both upstream and downstream of the dam on the accessible piers, and canoe access is available along both shores of the Pine River downstream from the dam. Surrounded by tall pines on the eastern bank of Cross Lake, the Day Use Area provides an ideal location to explore and enjoy the Whitefish Chain of Lakes, boasting 13,660 acres of water and 119 miles of scenic shoreline. The city of Crosslake is within walking distance, with local shopping, a paved walking and biking trail and numerous other activities in town.