Crosslake, Minnesota
Crosslake is a city of 2,521 people in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Why visit Crosslake
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average -1°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Crosslake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Crosslake
Crosslake is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,394 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Crosslake, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Northern MN Railroad Heritage Association
Museum · 0.5 mi
36184 County Road 66, Crosslake
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay5
US Army Corps of Engineers Campground
Campground · 0.9 mi
$22-$36
History
The area of what is now Crosslake, Minnesota, gained traction in the late 1800s, after the 1885 construction of the Pine River Dam. Northern Minnesota's logging industry was flourishing at the time, attracting many of Crosslake's first residents.
The area was originally part of Watertown Township in Cass County. The township was annexed to Crow Wing County in 1887. In 1951, the township's southern half became Crosslake Village. In 1964, the remainder became North Crosslake Village. They became Crosslake Village in 1972 and the City of Crosslake in 1974.
From the History section of Crosslake, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Crosslake
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°F | -1°F | 0.8 in | 7.3 in |
| Feb | 25°F | 3°F | 0.7 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 16°F | 1.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 30°F | 2.1 in | 3.0 in |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 69°F | 48°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 36°F | 2.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 22°F | 1.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 24°F | 8°F | 1.0 in | 9.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pine Rvr Dam Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Crow Wing County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-08-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-07-06: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-06-01: Mn - By-Pass Fire - 05/31/2002 (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pine River Regional Airport (PWC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Fifty Lakes 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Breezy Point 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Emily 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Crosby 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Aitkin 21 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Brainerd 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Baxter 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Cohasset 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Grand Rapids 47 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Coleraine 50 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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