Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Site Length
- 81
- Max Vehicle Length
- 61
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 2
- Driveway Surface
- Paved
- Driveway Entry
- Back-in
CampsiteSTANDARD ELECTRIC✓ Reservable♿ AccessibleElectric (50)
Site 087 — Cross Lake Recreation Area
Cross Lake Recreation Area · Minnesota · Loop CROSSLAKE
Campsite 087 at Cross Lake Recreation Area in Minnesota. STANDARD ELECTRIC site. Electric (50) available. Maximum 8 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
46.67286, -94.11042
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Weather at Cross Lake Recreation Area
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Rain
50°/43°
💧 57%🌬 17mph
↑ 7:03 AM ↓ 4:56 PM
Thu
Overcast
43°/31°
🌬 17mph
↑ 7:04 AM ↓ 4:55 PM
Fri
Overcast
44°/30°
🌬 4mph
↑ 7:06 AM ↓ 4:53 PM
Sat
Overcast
49°/31°
💧 2%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:07 AM ↓ 4:52 PM
Sun
Overcast
56°/38°
💧 1%🌬 5mph
↑ 7:09 AM ↓ 4:51 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Light insulated jacketFleece or light puffy you can stash if you warm up.
- Hiking pantsQuick-dry softshell or fleece-lined.
- Light gloves + beanieEspecially if you start before sunrise.
- Sturdy hiking bootsWool or synthetic-blend socks.
- Rain jacket / shell57% chance of precipitation in the forecast.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 8
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Shade
- Yes
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site 087 Compares
- One of 122 sites at Cross Lake Recreation Area — 122 of them in the CROSSLAKE loop.
- Fits vehicles up to 61 ft — longer than 62% of sites here.
- ADA accessible — one of only 2 accessible sites at this campground.
Other sites in the CROSSLAKE loop
Photos from Cross Lake Recreation Area
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Permitted Equipment
RVTrailerLARGE TENT OVER 9X12`PICKUP CAMPERPOP UPCARAVAN/CAMPER VANSMALL TENTFIFTH WHEELCARVEHICLETent
Booking Tips for Site 087
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 1:00 PM / 12:00 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps