From Brainerd, MN on Hwy 25, turn right on County Road 3 and travel north to Crosslake, MN. The Day Use area entrance is to the left, directly across from intersections 3 and 66.
In Central Minnesota's popular lakes area, the Crosslake Recreation Area (Ronald L. Cloutier Recreation Area) has tremendous appeal to the Day User enthusiast. The area offers a picnic pavilion complete with electricity, adjoining parking, a playground and picnic area and a swimming beach.