Group Campground

Star4.55
55 reviews
Group Campground
SwimmingSummer Destination

Quick Facts

1,250 ft

Price

$17 - $22/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

Seasonal. Spring ope...

Cell

No Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

RV Friendly

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Group Campground
$17.00 - $22.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Starting in 2026, state forest campgrounds that previously did not charge will charge $17 per night ($22 per night for equestrian sites). Campsite...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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888-646-6367; 651-296-6157
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What Campers Say

4.55

Top-Rated

Based on 55 reviews

1269 Google reviews

Most mentioned

scenerylake

Some mention

mosquitoes

"Visitors consistently praise the area's clear, deep mine lakes and extensive mountain‑bike trails; the group site offers a lakeside, trail‑proximate group camping option but with limited amenities."

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Campground Map

Group Campground

Group Campground

46.4902, -94.0005

Nearby places
Crosby (nearest), Ironton (nearby)
Nearby supplies
Crosby and Ironton (bike shops, outfitters, restaurants and general supplies)

Best Time to Camp at Group Campground

The group site welcomes campers seasonally, with spring and fall offering the sweetest camping conditions—comfortable temperatures, quieter trails, and nature's best color shows. Summer brings the buzz of activity (both human and insect), with trails and swimming holes at their busiest and most social. Winter closes the site for the season, though exact dates shift year to year, so check with the managing unit or campground webpage before planning your trip.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Summer offers swimming, paddling and peak mountain‑bike season—well supported by reviews.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5
Below Average

Fall foliage plus trails and quieter conditions make fall a strong season for visits.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.5 / 5
Average

Spring offers thawed trails and paddling, but water temps and conditions vary early season.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.0 / 5
Below Average

No winter use reports; likely limited winter recreation though region has snow.

Planning Tips
  • Operating Season: Seasonal. Spring opening and fall closing dates vary by campground; contact the managing unit or campground webpage for exact dates. The group site typically operates during the non‑winter recreation season.

About Group Campground

Escape to your own corner of Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area with this exclusive group campsite, nestled within the Portsmouth Campground complex. This seasonal, primitive site puts you at the doorstep of crystal-clear mine lakes and world-class mountain biking trails, carved from the storied Cuyuna iron range—a landscape transformed from industrial heritage into an outdoor adventure paradise.
This is a reservable group campsite within Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area offering rustic (primitive) camping. Recreational vehicles and camper vans are allowed in state forest campgrounds, but utility hookups are not available at campsites.
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Stay Limit
  • 14 days in any one forest campground between the first Saturday in May and the second Sunday in September
  • 21 days the rest of the year.

Amenities available

Potable water
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets
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Activities you can enjoy

The Cuyuna Country SRA and Portsmouth campground area offer a wide range of outdoor activities centered on reclaimed mine lakes and an extensive trail network.
HikingTrail opportunities include singletrack mountain-bike trails that are also hikeable and additional routes around lakes and reclaimed mine features.
FishingFishing from shore or boat is common on the clear mine lakes; anglers report pike and other sport fish in the area.
SwimmingSeasonal swimming is available at the Portsmouth beach and in appropriate lake areas.
Biking
Boating
Wildlife viewing
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsMosquitoes and other insects can be significant in warm months. Facilities at the group site are primitive (no showers reported) and utilities are limited. Some visitors have reported occasional odors from a nearby wastewater treatment plant depending on wind direction. Mine lakes have steep banks and very deep water in places—exercise caution around water.
No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

Weather at Group Campground

Reviews

4.6
55 reviews
Top-Rated
Top-Rated
Group Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Visitors consistently praise the area's clear, deep mine lakes and extensive mountain‑bike trails; the group site offers a lakeside, trail‑proximate group camping option but with limited amenities.
Review Summaries
Based on 55 reviews

What Campers Love

Outstanding mountain biking and extensive singletrack; unique, clear mine‑lake scenery; easy access to paddling, swimming, and fishing; proximity to trails and nearby towns with services.
Based on 55 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reserve the group site well in advance; arrive self‑sufficient (expect primitive conditions and no showers at the group site); bring insect repellent; check DNR alerts and the campground webpage for...
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Last updated January 5, 2026
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