Is Group Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Group Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Group Campground?

Group Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Can I have a campfire at Group Campground?

Fire policies at Group Campground: Do not gather firewood in the park. Purchase firewood at the ranger station when it is open or pay using park payment options; burn only approved or local firewood to prevent spread of pests.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

How many campsites does Group Campground have?

Group Campground has 1 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Group Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Group Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Group Campground?

Group Campground offers: Restrooms, Potable Water. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Group Campground?

Popular activities at Group Campground include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Group Campground

4.36

39 reviews

29223 County 28 Boulevard, Frontenac, MN 55026

Top 7% in MNFall

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1,086 ft

Price

Varies

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Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

WiFi

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Quick Facts

1,086 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

1 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

WiFi

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Non-refundable reservation fee charged for advance reservations ($10 by call center / $8 online). Vehicle permit required for park entry (cost not...

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29223 County 28 Boulevard, Frontenac, MN 55026

Group Campground

29223 County 28 Boulevard, Frontenac, MN 55026

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Ranger station (when open) sells firewood

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Best Time to Camp at Group Campground

Fall offers the clearest mix of weather, scenery, and wildlife. Expect crisp, cool days (typically 45–65°F in September and October) and brilliant hardwood color on the bluffs. Migrating raptors and passerines funnel along the Mississippi flyway, making birdwatching and hiking to the Lake Pepin overlooks especially rewarding. Crowds are moderate. Popular weekends see steady visitation, but trails and the group site feel quieter than midsummer. Spring brings warblers and warming weather but more insects. Summer is warm and busy, with full park services at the main campground (the group site remains primitive year-round). Winter use is possible for hardy groups willing to camp with vault toilets, snow, and cold; the park offers snowshoeing and a warm-up shelter.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

5.0 / 5

Top 7% in MN

Fall highlighted as best: crisp days, brilliant hardwood color and migrating raptors.

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About Group Campground

This single group site sits apart from the main campground in a wooded corner of Frontenac State Park, a 2,800-acre preserve on the Mississippi River bluffs above Lake Pepin. Designed for organized groups of up to 35 people, the site offers vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and a shelter. No showers. And is a quiet base for hiking to overlooks and birding along the Mississippi Flyway.

A single reservable group camp (separate from the main drive-in loop) designed for organized groups; described as a primitive, tent-style site with room for roughly 30–35 people.

Historical Significance

The park preserves In Yan Teopa, a large named rock outcrop on the bluff, a culturally significant landmark visible from overlooks. Frontenac protects habitat along the Mississippi Flyway, a corridor with deep natural and cultural history tied to the river.

Weather and SeasonsFall offers the clearest mix of weather, scenery, and wildlife. Expect crisp, cool days (typically 45–65°F in September and October) and brilliant hardwood color on the bluffs. Migrating raptors and passerines funnel along the Mississippi flyway, making birdwatching and hiking to the Lake Pepin overlooks especially rewarding. Crowds are moderate. Popular weekends see steady visitation, but trails and the group site feel quieter than midsummer. Spring brings warblers and warming weather but more insects. Summer is warm and busy, with full park services at the main campground (the group site remains primitive year-round). Winter use is possible for hardy groups willing to camp with vault toilets, snow, and cold; the park offers snowshoeing and a warm-up shelter.

Natural Features and SceneryThe park straddles the bluffland rising 400 feet above Lake Pepin, blending windswept prairie remnants, dense upland hardwood forest, and bottomland floodplain. The group camp sits in a wooded zone at roughly 1,086 feet elevation, shaded and separate from the main loop. Short walks lead to blufftop overlooks. Including the well-known In Yan Teopa Rock. Where you can see miles of river valley, the broad waters of Lake Pepin, and the wooded bluffs that wall the Mississippi corridor. Trails weave through maple-oak forest and open onto prairie patches; the Pleasant Valley Lakelet observation blind offers close-up views of waterfowl and wetland birds.

Geological RegionBluffland above the Mississippi River / Lake Pepin — bluffland, prairie, floodplain forest and upland hardwood forest

Scenic ViewsNearby blufftop overlooks provide sweeping views of Lake Pepin and the Mississippi River, including the In-Yan-Teopa rock overlook; short walks from the group area lead to these vistas.

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Reservation PlatformsState Parks reservation system — online reservations and by call center (866-857-2757). Online reservations can be made up to 120 days in advance (special first-day booking rule applies).

Total Campsites1 campsites

Best CampsitesThis is a single reservable group site, not a multi-site loop. Organized groups choose it for separation from the main campground and direct access to trails and overlooks.

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Amenities available

Group camp offers basic, site-level facilities with potable water, vault toilets and a picnic shelter; ranger-station Wi‑Fi is available and firewood is sold at the ranger station.

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Activities you can enjoy

Frontenac State Park offers excellent birdwatching and bluff-top hiking; fishing, swimming and boating opportunities are available nearby on Lake Pepin and the Mississippi River. Trails support hiking and cross-country skiing in winter.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsSteep bluff terrain and trails can be hazardous; expect primitive conditions at the group site (vault toilets, limited services). Follow park rules on firewood and safety; plan for variable weather and insects seasonally.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

No Flush ToiletsFlush toilets are not available at this campground. Expect vault or pit toilets only.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Water HookupsSite-level water hookups are not available. RV campers should fill freshwater tanks before arrival; check the No Potable Water note above if applicable for drinking water.

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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4.4

39 reviews

Recommended

Group Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitors praise the park for dramatic bluff and Lake Pepin views, outstanding birdwatching, and a quiet, separate group camp area that suits organized groups.

Review Summaries

Based on 39 reviews

What Campers Love

Scenic blufftop overlooks and abundant birdlife; group camp is separate, quieter, and includes its own water, vault toilets and a picnic shelter; well-maintained trails.

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Organized groups of up to 35 who want a wooded site separate from the main campground crowd. The In-Yan-Teopa overlook, birding along the Mississippi Flyway, and fall color make October bookings especially worth planning 120 days out.

Skip if

Showers are a hard requirement for anyone in your group. This site has vault toilets and potable water, full stop. No hookups, no dump station, and the ranger station sells firewood but that's the extent of camp-store convenience.

Nearby Campgrounds

Cart-in Campground sits on wooded bluffs above the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin in Frontenac State Park. A short hike from the parking area (with provided carts for hauling gear) leads to sites that reviewers consistently describe as more private and scenic than the park's drive-in options. The campground earns a 4.7/5 rating, with campers highlighting the quiet, secluded setting and nearby pit toilet access.

Backpack Campsites Campground

29223 County 28 Boulevard Frontenac, MN 55026

Two primitive backpack sites sit deep in Frontenac State Park's 2,600-acre backcountry, reachable only by trail through bluff country overlooking Lake Pepin. The park spans dramatic terrain where the Mississippi River widens, and these remote sites put you in the middle of it. No road access, no crowds, just hardwood forest and limestone bluffs.

29223 County 28 Boulevard, Frontenac, MN 55026

Cart-In Campground sits on the Mississippi River bluffland overlooking Lake Pepin in Frontenac State Park. The six cart-in sites occupy terrain that mixes wooded areas, prairie, and floodplain forest. Reservations are required for all sites, and mosquitoes are a serious consideration during summer visits.

Highland Ridge Campground, N2100 Dugan Road, Spring Valley, WI 54767

Highland Ridge sits on Eau Galle Lake in Wisconsin's foothills, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers as a mid-sized seasonal campground near Spring Valley. The property offers both tent and RV sites with electric and water hookups, plus showers and a dump station. Campers come for fishing, swimming, and hiking trails that showcase the reservoir and surrounding hardwood forest, with fall foliage drawing leaf-peepers and anglers alike.

$24.00 - $280.00 / night

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About Enders Reservoir

Context for the broader area surrounding Group Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Enders+Dam">Enders Dam</a> and reservoir, <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Frenchman-Cambridge Division Project">Frenchman Cambridge Division, PSMBP</a>, is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The reservoir is open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year-round. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing minor fluctuations. The reservoir has 1,707 water surface acres, 3,933 land acres and 26 miles of shoreline. A portion of the area is dedicated as a wildlife refuge in the fall and winter. Large flocks of mallards and geese winter on the open waters of the refuge.Public hunting on about 1,500 acres is allowed in some areas for deer, waterfowl, and upland game. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_edne.pl">Current Reservoir Levels</a>

Directions

Site is located 2 miles east of Enders, Nebraska near U.S. 6.