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: Use approved or local firewood only; fire rings provided—light fires only within fire rings and extinguish before leaving. Firewood available for purchase at the park office when open.. Always check current fire restrictions before your trip, as conditions change seasonally.

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 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 reviews

25022 County Road 41, Starbuck, MN 56381

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1,230 ft

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Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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Real-Time Availability

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Quick Facts

1,230 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

Book on Minnesota DNR - State Parks (Glacial Lakes State Park)Official Website

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25022 County Road 41, Starbuck, MN 56381

Group Campground

25022 County Road 41, Starbuck, MN 56381

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Firewood available for purchase at the park office when open

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Best Time to Camp at Group Campground

Summer brings the best conditions for groups. Daytime highs reach the mid-70s to mid-80s, with nights cooling to the 50s and 60s. Swimming, boating, and fishing peak during these months, and prairie grasses are lush. July and early August see the busiest weekends, so reserve early. Midweek trips offer more solitude. Mosquitoes are abundant near the lake, though less so in the campground itself. Campers recommend avoiding prairie trails during midday heat.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)

4.0 / 5

Summer is best: swimming, boating and fishing peak; comfortable daytime temps in 70s–80s.

Planning Tips

About Group Campground

Group Campground sits in Glacial Lakes State Park, where rolling glacial hills drop into native prairie around spring-fed Signalness Lake. The park requires reservations for all sites. Visitors praise the well-maintained campsites and trails, though reviews mention basic pit toilets and inconsistent office hours.

The park page states a 'shady, spacious campground' is available and that horseback riders and backpack campers can camp at the trail center and at remote sites. The park page does not explicitly list campsite types (tent, RV, primitive, group, or cabins) for this specific campground.

Weather and SeasonsSummer brings the best conditions for groups. Daytime highs reach the mid-70s to mid-80s, with nights cooling to the 50s and 60s. Swimming, boating, and fishing peak during these months, and prairie grasses are lush. July and early August see the busiest weekends, so reserve early. Midweek trips offer more solitude. Mosquitoes are abundant near the lake, though less so in the campground itself. Campers recommend avoiding prairie trails during midday heat.

Natural Features and SceneryAncient glaciers carved this landscape into gentle hills that frame Signalness Lake, creating open vistas across prairie grasses and oak woodlands. Native wildflowers bloom from spring through fall, and the transition from forest to hillside prairie is dramatic. Snapping turtles frequent the fishing pier and swimming beach. The lower campground offers lake views from sites close to the water. At 1,230 feet elevation, the park sits high enough for sweeping views across the prairie.

Geological RegionScenic glacial hills and native prairie (glacial prairie landscape)

Scenic ViewsLake views from lower campground areas and scenic overlooks across prairie-topped glacial hills.

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Reservation PlatformsOnline reservations via Minnesota DNR reservation system (web) and by phone: 866-857-2757

Best CampsitesThe lower campground (sites 1-21) gets recommended for lake views. Camper cabins in the lower loop sit about 100 feet from the water. Some cabins have electric hookups.

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Official park information notes a beach and fishing pier at Signalness Lake, canoe rental availability, a picnic area deck overlooking the lake, and that firewood can be purchased at the park office when it is open. Reservations are required for all campsites; ranger station hours are limited. Specific site amenities (showers, potable water, toilets, hookups, dump station, Wi‑Fi, cell service, pet policy) are not listed on the park page.

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Activities you can enjoy

The park offers lake-based and prairie activities: swim, fish and boat (electric motors only) on 56-acre Signalness Lake, canoe rental is available, and scenic hiking (Mardy's Trail) circles the lake. The park highlights native prairie, wildflowers and horseback riding trails; a bird checklist is provided by the park.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsDo not gather firewood — use approved or local firewood to prevent spread of tree‑killing insects. Light fires only within provided fire rings; follow state park rules.

No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

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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Group Campground has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitors praise the scenic prairie and lake, family-friendly beach and well-maintained trails and campsites. Common complaints reported in reviews include limited or basic toilet facilities (pit/vault toilets), inconsistent office hours/staffing, occasional water quality concerns, and strict or unfriendly enforcement by some hosts or staff.

Review Summaries

Based on 4 reviews

What Campers Love

Scenic rolling glacial hills and prairie; clear, spring-fed lake with a small beach; good fishing from a pier; well-maintained trails and campsites; canoe rental and interpretive/naturalist...

Based on 4 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Make reservations in advance (all campsites require reservations); buy firewood at the office when open; bring swim gear and floatation for kids, insect repellent for lakeside mosquitoes, and be...

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"Bathrooms and tented camping space! Nice unpaved trails for hiking."; "Plenty of parking and very large. This group camp has its own shelter and plenty of picnic tables. Unfortunately only pit...

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Groups planning a low-key lake trip will do well here: beach swimming, canoe rentals, and walleye fishing off the pier cover most of the day, and Mardy's Trail loops the whole lake. Reserve online to save $2 on the reservation fee.

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No potable water, no showers, and pit toilets are the baseline here. Reviewer complaints about inconsistent office hours and strict enforcement add friction, so anyone expecting reliable staff support or clean restroom facilities will be disappointed.

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About Pinewood Lake

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

Pinewood Lake is located about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The Lake and Dam are a small part of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Colorado-Big+Thompson+Project">Colorado-Big Thompson Project</a>, one of the largest and most complex ever constructed by Reclamation. The reservoir has approximately 97 water surface acres, 142 land acres and 3 miles of shoreline. It stores, regulates, and diverts water from the Colorado River on the western slope of the Continental Divide to the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains.Developments at the Lake include 3 campgrounds with 18 campsites and 1 boat-launch ramp. Access is good. Only no-wake power boating is allowed. Primary recreational activities include fishing, camping, and boating. Primary sport fish available are rainbow trout. Facilities and campgrounds are closed in winter due to ice and snow.

Directions

Off county road 18E about 12 miles southwest of Loveland, CO.