Crosslake is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States.

The area of what is now Crosslake, Minnesota gained traction near the late 1800s, after the construction of the Pine River Dam in 1885.

The Logging Industry in upper Minnesota at the time was flourishing, attracting many of the first early residents of Crosslake.

Originally, the area was part of Watertown Township of Cass County.

There were 2,799 housing units at an average density of 108.7 per square mile (42.0/km2).

31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 2,477 housing units at an average density of 96.6 per square mile (37.3/km2).

29.6% were of German, 19.8% Norwegian, 15.9% Swedish, 5.8% English and 5.0% American ancestry according to Census 2000.

27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.