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Large groups who want a private base camp for lake days: the site sits between Coon Lake and Pine Lake, with canoe access, a park beach for swimming, and the Chase Point esker trail walkable from camp. Summer weekends are the target window.
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39721 Park Entrance Rd, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
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Learn more about alerts →Large groups who want a private base camp for lake days: the site sits between Coon Lake and Pine Lake, with canoe access, a park beach for swimming, and the Chase Point esker trail walkable from camp. Summer weekends are the target window.
Anyone expecting on-site showers or flush toilets will be disappointed, there's one vault toilet at the group site, and the main bathhouse requires a walk or drive. No potable water on-site either, so hauling water in is part of the plan.
Context for the broader area surrounding Group Camp, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Lovewell Reservoir is just inside the Kansas border from Superior, Nebraska. An historic school is now used as a church during the summer. Also, a cemetery from the 1860's is open to visitors. The Reservoir has become an attractive site for wildlife. It attracts large numbers of migrating waterfowl in spring and fall. The adjacent woodlands harbor songbirds. Often birds can be spotted in the wooded areas near the campgrounds such as five species of woodpeckers, Baltimore Orioles and possibly a Black-billed Magpie.Lodging is available close by in Mankato, KS, and Superior, NE.Reservoir open 24 hours. Fair access roads. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 2,986 water surface acres, 3,590 land acres and 44 miles of shoreline. Available species include walleye, white bass, wiper (white bass-striped bass hybrid), crappie freshwater drum, carp, and channel and flathead catfish. Fishing season is year-round. Public hunting for deer, watefowl, and upland game is available. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Lovewell+Dam">Lovewell Dam</A> and Reservoir are features of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Bostwick Division Project">Bostwick Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project</A>. <a href="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_lvks.pl">Current Reservoir Level.</a>
Reservoir site is 7 miles south of Superior, Nebraska or 6.4 miles south from Nebraska State line. Nearest highway is Kansas 14.
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Summer is the sweet spot. Warm, sunny days (typically 70–85°F) make the lakes ideal for swimming, boating, and fishing. Evenings cool down enough for campfires and group activities around the fire ring. Trails and esker ridges dry out by mid-June, and all park services are available through the seasonal window. Pack insect repellent. July and August draw weekend crowds and family groups, so book early for large parties.
Summer is 'the sweet spot' (70–85°F); beach, swimming and paddling are ideal then.
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Official site guidance for camping lists basic campsite amenities generally including a cleared area, fire ring, vault toilet, picnic table, garbage cans and drinking water for dedicated campsites. Group camps are described as reservable and may be more rustic than park campgrounds.
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